Hostosan
Hostosan is a fictional chemical compound used in theoretical discussions of host–microbe interactions and in science fiction to explore ideas in synthetic biology and membrane biophysics. It does not correspond to an established chemical in current databases or standard literature.
In the fictional framework, hostosan is described as an amphiphilic molecule with a polar head capable of
Synthesis and occurrence: In speculative accounts, hostosan can be synthesized from a glycerol backbone with two
Applications: Used as a teaching tool to illustrate amphiphilicity, membrane interactions, and diffusion-related phenomena; employed in
Status and safety: Being fictional, there is no real safety data, regulatory status, or experimental protocol.