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Micelles

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Definition: Particles consisting of aggregates of molecules held loosely together by secondary bonds. The surface of micelles are usually comprised of amphiphatic compounds that are oriented in a way that minimizes the energy of interaction between the micelle and its environment. Liquids that contain large numbers of suspended micelles are referred to as EMULSIONS.     
See Also Colloids; Emulsions
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
cethyltrimethylammonium chloride  0   *Bis-Trimethylammonium Compounds Micelles. J Colloid Interface Sci 2007 Dec 15;316(2):730-40
NK911  0   *Peptides *Polyethylene Glycols Doxorubicin/*analogs & derivatives Micelles. J Control Release 2001 Jul 6;74(1-3);295-302
poly(ethylene oxide)-block-poly(2-hydroxyethylaspartamide)  0   *Polyethylene Glycols Aspartic Acid/*analogs & derivatives Drug Carriers Micelles.

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