LIPID-CONTAINING COMPOSITIONS AND USES THEREOF

摘要

Lipid-containing compositions are disclosed which provide surfactants and solubilising agents useful in medicine, biochemistry and other industries. The compositions comprise a membrane-forming polar lipid a nd a synthetic amphipathic polymer containing hydrophobic and anionic hydrophilic groups which preferably are evenly arranged along a linear backbone. In some embodiments the polymer is a copolymer, for example poly(maleic acid styrene) (PMAS), in which first and second monomer units are arranged in alternating relationship along its length.