What if the packing parameter of a lipid structure is greate

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Start date May 7, 2015
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The discussion revolves around understanding the structural differences between phospholipids PA (phosphatidic acid), PC (phosphatidylcholine), and PE (phosphatidylethanolamine) based on their properties in relation to a given slide. It is noted that as the value approaches 1, the structure resembles a bilayer, suggesting that phosphatidylcholine (PC) likely forms a bilayer. The conversation seeks clarity on the structural characteristics of PA and PE, with participants attempting to deduce their configurations from the provided information. Overall, the focus is on the lipid bilayer formation and the implications of the structural properties of these phospholipids.

May 7, 2015

rwooduk

...r than 1?

This is the slide we have been given in class

So what on Earth would the structure of PA, PC and PE be? I understand the closer to 1 it would be a bilayer so PC is likey a bilayer but can't understand what the others would be from this slide, does anyone have any ideas?

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May 7, 2015

rwooduk

think I've got it:

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