Application

TopFluor^® PE may be used as a fluorescently labeled lipid to replace the head labeled lipid (TFPE-head) to study the fusion efficiency of liposomes. It has also been used in the preparation of liposome.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Phosphoethanolamine participates in phospholipid metabolism. It has the ability to repress tumor growth both in vitro and in vivo.

General description

TopFluor has a moiety, called dipyrromethene boron difluoride. This fluorescent molecule is covalently attached to various lipid molecules. Phosphoethanolamineis a precursor to phosphatidylcholine and phosphatidylethanolamine.

Legal Information

TopFluor is a registered trademark of Avanti Polar Lipids, Inc.

Topamax is a registered trademark of Johnson & Johnson

Packaging

5 mL Amber Glass Screw Cap Vial (810282C-5mg)

5 mL Amber Glass Screw Cap Vial (810282C-1mg)