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bi·lay·er

 (bī′lā′ər)
n.
A structure, such as a film or membrane, consisting of two molecular layers: a phospholipid bilayer.
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bilayer

(ˈbaɪˌleɪə)
n
(Biology) a cell membrane consisting of two layers
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bi•lay•er

(ˈbaɪˌleɪ ər)

n.
a structure composed of two molecular layers, esp. of phospholipids in cellular membranes.
[1960–65]
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bicouche
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It is broadly accepted that lipid bilayers are essential structures for the function and integrity of cells.
In this regard, deeper knowledge of the single-particle dynamics of lipid molecules in bilayers above, at, and below the phase transition is highly desirable.
There are also some experimental studies about step strain experiments on multilayer structures such as PS/PS bilayers [39], SBR/PI bilayers, or coextruded amorphous glass and elastomeric polyurethanes [40].
The obtained results indicated a diffusion-based mechanism for drug leakage through bilayers. All formulations presented more antibacterial activity as compared to free CPFX solution.
Our previous study demonstrated that monomeric hIAPP has a preferential orientation on anionic palmitoyloleoyl-phosphatidylglycerol (POPG) bilayers [56].
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Of the four, the best candidate for a bio-based fire retardant, according to the researchers, appears to be 10 repeating bilayers of chitosan overlain by a mixture of DNA and montmorillonite.
From (1) a value of 11.3 nm for the thickness of the lipid membranes, close to range of 4-10 nm, was found and observed for phosphatidylcholine bilayers [27, 28].