MEL-A

• Target:

  Others

• Related Pathways:

  Others

• Bioactivity:

  MEL-A is a glycolipid biosurfactant produced by Pseudozyma from vegetable oils. It enhances the low-temperature fluidity of biodiesel and hydrocarbon fuels. Comprising a mix of MEL-A isomers with varying fatty acid chain lengths, MEL-A significantly boosts gene transfection via membrane fusion using cationic liposomes.

• Smiles:

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• Molecular Formula:

  C20H32O13

• Molecular Weight:

  480.46

• Shipping Conditions:

  Cool pack

• Storage Temperature:

  -20°C

• CAS Number:

  3029766-02-4