micelle
noun [ C ] chemistry specialized uk/ˈmɪ.sel / /ˈmaɪ.sel/ us/maɪˈsel / /ˈmɪ.sel / /ˈmaɪ.sel /
胶束
a group of molecules (= the simplest forms of a chemical substance) that is found in certain solutions (= liquids into which a solid has been mixed and dissolved), for example soap solutions
The new molecules cluster together to form a micelle. 新的分子聚集在一起，形成一个胶束。
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- Typically, a micelle consists of 60-200 monomers.
- The particle, called a “micelle” and made up of a cluster of molecules called aptamers, easily recognizes tumours and binds strongly to them.
- Plasmid DNA can be covered with lipids in an organized structure like a micelle or a liposome.