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micelle [mī′sel] (cell and molecular biology) A submicroscopic structural unit of protoplasm built up from polymeric molecules. (physical chemistry) A colloidal aggregate of a unique number (between 50 and 100) of amphipathic molecules, which occurs at a well-defined concentration known as the critical micelle concentration. 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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| 2002) demonstrated endocytosis and active transport of QD micelles (phospholipid block-copolymer) in Xenopus embryos. Kucukyavuz, Novel PDLLA/PEG Copolymer Micelles As Drug Carriers, J. Almost immediately, the micelles began to assemble into larger, fluid-filled sacs, or vesicles. |
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