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Types of Phospholipids

Phosphatidic Acid (DMPA, DPPA, DSPA)
Phosphatidic Acid (DMPA, DPPA, DSPA)

The phospholipid tails usually consist of 2 long fatty acid chains; they are hydrophobic and avoid interactions with water. When placed in aqueous solutions, phospholipids are driven by hydrophobic interactions that result in the fatty acid tails aggregating to minimize interactions with water molecules.

Phosphatidylcholine
Phosphatidylcholine

Phosphatidylcholine is injected under the skin (subcutaneously) for treating non-cancerous fatty tumors (lipomas), excess fat around the eyelids, and yellowish cholesterol deposits just under the surface of the skin (xanthelasmas). Phosphatidylcholine is the primary active ingredient contained in cosmetic injection products used to "dissolve" fat.

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Phosphatidylethanolamine (DMPE, DPPE, DSPE DOPE)
Phosphatidylethanolamine (DMPE, DPPE, DSPE DOPE)

Phospholipids are a class of lipids that are a major component of all cell membranes. They can form lipid bilayers because of their amphiphilic characteristic. The structure of the phospholipid molecule generally consists of two hydrophobic fatty acid "tails" and a hydrophilic "head" consisting of a phosphate group.

Phosphatidylglycerol (DMPG, DPPG, DSPG, POPG)
Phosphatidylglycerol (DMPG, DPPG, DSPG, POPG)

Phospholipids are a class of lipids that are a major component of all cell membranes. They can form lipid bilayers because of their amphiphilic characteristic. The structure of the phospholipid molecule generally consists of two hydrophobic fatty acid "tails" and a hydrophilic "head" consisting of a phosphate group.

Phosphatidylserine (DOPS)
Phosphatidylserine (DOPS)

Phospholipids, which surround all of our cells, are essential molecules that provide cellular structure and protection. A phospholipid molecule is constructed from four components: fatty acids, a platform to which the fatty acids are attached, a phosphate and an alcohol attached to the phosphate.

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