Lipid Tubules.

Abstract

This patent application relates to synthetic lipid structures and more particularly to lipid tubules formed from phospholipid liposomes. A method is described for producing lipid tubules, comprising the steps of: forming liposomes; raising the temperature of said liposomes to above the chain melting transition temperature; cooling said liposomes to a temperature below said transition temperature thereby causing lipid tubules to form spontaneously.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 16, 1986
Accession Number
ADD012431

Entities

People

  • Joel M. Schnur
  • Paul E. Shoen
  • Paul Yager

Organizations

  • United States Department of the Navy

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Lipids
  • Membrane Lipids
  • Patent Applications
  • Patents
  • Synthetic Membranes
  • Transition Temperature
  • Transitions

Fields of Study

  • Chemistry

Readers

  • Cardiovascular Physiology
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Materials Science and Engineering.