Fatty Acid Structure Molecule Models

Steroids & Hormones

Some fatty acids are precursors to hormone-like substances that facilitate blood clotting, lipid levels & pressure regulation as well as our immune & inflammation responses. This molecular model kit has enough parts to build steroid structures such as cholesterol & cortisol. In addition, it can also build important hormones such as testosterone, estrone, estradiol, progesterone & testosterone.

Phospholipids

Phospholipids differ slightly from triglycerides in having 2 rather than 3 fatty acid chains attached to the glycerol backbone. They are important building blocks in cell membranes. This model kit has most of the necessary parts but the extras & quantities needed are shown in brackets & listed in Related Products below. The important phospholipids are: phosphatidylserine (1 each 60103E, 60300E, 60407E), phosphatidylcholine (2 x 60103E, 1 each 60401E, 60407E), phosphatidylethanolamine (1 each 60103E, 60200E, 60401E, 60407E).