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amphipathic [ˌæmfɪˈpæθɪk], amphipath [ˈæmfɪˌpæθ] adj (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biochemistry) Chem biochem of or relating to a molecule that possesses both hydrophobic and hydrophilic elements, such as are found in detergents, or phospholipids of biological membranes How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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influenza A virus PB1-F2 protein targets the inner mitochondrial
membrane via a predicted basic amphipathic helix that disrupts
mitochondrial function. The crystal structure of Fel
d 1 revealed that the allergen was homologous to uteroglobin and
contained an internal, asymmetric, amphipathic ligand binding pocket
(Kaiser et al. [28](p222) Surfactants, or surface active
agents, are amphipathic chemicals (molecules with both hydrophilic and
hydrophobic parts) that can penetrate oily substances in water and
emulsify them (break oily substances into smaller droplets that form a
fine suspension in water). |
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