(C) The subregions of a glycerophospholipid molecule; phosphatidylcholine is shown as an example. The hydrophilic head is composed of a choline structure (blue) and a phosphate (orange).

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"We found that the A 3 reaction was not only efficient, but also flexible enough to allow for precise control over the lipids' molecular structure," says Mitchell. This flexibility was key to fine ...

“We found that the A3 reaction was not only efficient but also flexible enough to allow for precise control over the lipids’ molecular structure,” says Mitchell. This flexibility was key to ...

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“We found that the A3 reaction was not only efficient, but also flexible enough to allow for precise control over the lipids’ molecular structure,” says Mitchell. This flexibility was key to ...