amphipathic

a. [生化]两性分子的 (=amphiphilic)

发音

UK /ˌam.fɪˈpaθ.ɪk/
US /ˌæm.fəˈpæ.θɪk/

别名

amphipatic amphiphatic

释义与例句

adj.
  1. 1.

    Describing a molecule, such as a detergent, which has both hydrophobic and hydrophilic groups.

    化学
  2. 2.

    Of the surface(s) on a protein, particularly an alpha helix, where one surface of the alpha helix has hydrophilic amino acids and the opposite face has hydrophobic (or lipophilic) amino acids.

    化学 生物

词源

From amphi- + Ancient Greek παθικός (pathikós, “remaining passive in a sexual intercourse”), from Ancient Greek ἀμφί (amphí, “on both sides”).

来源：wiktionary