Almost all of the metabolic energy that is used to produce membrane lipids is expended in the formation ... that are required to optimize membrane function. However, bacteria are often subjected ...

The surprising answers are (i) an extraordinarily large number—hundreds of thousands of lipids—and (ii) an ever-expanding list of interactions with proteins and other lipids. This diversity is ...

Researchers say they are exploring therapeutic options to block fatty acid accumulation and immunosuppressive signals between ...

Prof. Shan Tizhong's team at Zhejiang University discovered that lard derived from subcutaneous adipose tissue (SAT), as a ...

Proteins interacting with cell membranes play a vital role in countless biological processes, from how cells communicate to how they respond to external signals like hormones or medications.

Daily consumption of 57g of pecans for 12 weeks improved cholesterol profiles and diet quality in adults at risk of ...

Atherosclerosis (AS) is a chronic inflammatory disease characterized by the buildup of lipids and immune cells in arterial ...

Lipids include fats (solid at room temperature) and oils (liquid at room temperature). Lipids are an important part of a healthy diet. The body uses lipids as an energy store, as insulation and to ...

Lipids include fats (solid at room temperature) and oils (liquid at room temperature). Lipids are an important part of a healthy diet. The body uses lipids as an energy store, as insulation and to ...

They are important for immune function, energy metabolism and for ... Disruptions to the cell membrane can change the composition of the lipids within cells and that can contribute to and ...