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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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Translations
bicouche
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Depending on the lateral organization of the lipid bilayer and the nature of the lipid's polar head group, bioactive compounds can interact with biological membranes and display a range of therapeutic effects by altering their structural and dynamical properties, leading to cell death (1-4).
In the second trial, known as sulopenem for resistant enterobacteriaceae, or SURE 2, IV sulopenem followed by oral sulopenem etzadroxil combined with probenecid in a bilayer tablet will be compared to IV ertapenem followed by oral ciprofloxacin in adults with complicated urinary tract infections.
In the present work, novel PEDOTHNT/CS-MHA bilayer composite coatings were produced on alkali-treated Ti alloy substrates by means of the electrodeposition process.
AllerVarx, sold in Europe under the brand name Lertal, is a product the company exclusively in-licensed for the US and Canada from NTC s.r.l., an Italian company, and is a patented formulation produced in bilayer tablets with a technology that allows a controlled release of the ingredients.
SUMMARY--The bilayer patch device (Ethicon, Prolen Hernia System[R]) for inguinal hernia repair has a connector that acts as a ,plug' in the internal inguinal ring.
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The authors report a quasi-freestanding silicene layer that has been successfully obtained through oxidization of bilayer silicene on the Ag(lll) surface.
Thus, in this work, single- and bilayer acrylic coatings on PMMA were prepared.
The investment adds capabilities in smaller development-scale equipment, expanded manufacturing for specialized dosage forms, such as bilayer tablets, and improved support for high-potency compound manufacturing.