Description
General Description
1,2-Dioleoyl-sn-glycero-3-phospho-L-serine sodium (DOPS sodium) is an anionic phospholipid commonly used in liposome formulation, biomembrane studies, and lipid nanoparticle (LNP) research. The phosphatidylserine head group provides a negatively charged lipid surface suitable for membrane modeling and advanced drug delivery applications.
Key Properties
- Anionic phosphatidylserine phospholipid
- Unsaturated lipid structure
- Forms fluid lipid bilayers
- Suitable for liposome and membrane applications
- Biocompatible lipid material
Applications
- Liposome formulation
- Lipid nanoparticle (LNP) systems
- Biomembrane and membrane interaction studies
- Drug delivery research
- Nanomedicine and biomaterial engineering
- Cell membrane mimetic systems
Functional Overview
DOPS sodium forms negatively charged lipid bilayers that mimic biological membrane surfaces, making it useful for membrane biophysics, liposome engineering, and advanced lipid formulation studies.
Summary
DOPS sodium is a versatile anionic phospholipid widely used in liposome formulation, membrane studies, and lipid nanoparticle research applications.