L-a-Lecithin-diarachidonoyl

Description

1,2-Diarachidonoyl-sn-glycero-3-PC is a phospholipid containing the polyunsaturated long-chain (20:4) arachidonic acid inserted at the sn-1 and sn-2 positions. It can be used in the generation of micelles, liposomes, and other types of artificial membranes.

Uses

L-?a-?Lecithin-?diarachidonoyl is used in the preparation of compounds and lipid nanoparticle compounds for intracellular delivery of therapeutic agents.

Definition

ChEBI: A 1,2-diacyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine in which the phosphatidyl acyl groups at positions 1 and 2 are both arachidonoyl.