MPPC, also known as PC(14:0/16:0) or 1-myristoyl-2-palmitoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine, is an asymmetrical phosphatidylcholine containing a myristic acid (14:0) at the sn-1 position and a palmitic acid (16:0) at the sn-2 position. It is commonly used in the generation of micelles, liposomes, and other types of artificial membranes.
Uses
MPPC is used in the preparation of a fiber with resistance to respiratory viral disease. The fiber has exogenous pulmonary surfactant which can enter the body through breathing and play an antiviral role.
Definition
ChEBI: A phosphatidylcholine 30:0 in which the phosphatidyl acyl groups at positions 1 and 2 are myristoyl (tetradecanoyl) and palmitoyl (hexadecanoyl) respectively.
