Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Lipid Metabolism

Lipid metabolism encompasses the biochemical pathways by which organisms synthesize, break down, transport, and utilize fats and fat-like molecules for energy storage, cellular structure, and signaling functions. Research published in the International Journal of Lipids examines multiple dimensions of this process, …

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 61× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2835-513X 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Lipid metabolism encompasses the biochemical pathways by which organisms synthesize, break down, transport, and utilize fats and fat-like molecules for energy storage, cellular structure, and signaling functions. Research published in the International Journal of Lipids examines multiple dimensions of this process, including the molecular composition of lipid-containing cellular fractions in neural tissue, the effects of dietary interventions on blood lipid profiles in experimental models of hypercholesterolemia, and the hepatoprotective potential of plant-derived compounds against chemically induced liver damage. Studies have investigated how specific fatty acids such as docosahexaenoic acid and eicosapentaenoic acid influence serum triglyceride concentrations, as well as their tissue-specific inflammatory effects in metabolic contexts. The journal has also published comparative analyses of natural products versus pharmaceutical agents for lipid management, examinations of cardiovascular risk factors in occupational populations, and reviews exploring dietary strategies for obesity reversal and the role of antioxidant micronutrients in metabolic syndrome. Understanding lipid metabolism is essential for addressing widespread health challenges including cardiovascular disease, obesity, diabetes, and metabolic disorders that affect millions globally.

Research published in this journal

12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 12 articles above have been cited 61 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Lipid Metabolism, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in International Journal of Lipids (ISSN 2835-513X).

Journal editorial board
Chih-Sheng Chu · Taiwan Anu Puri · United States Hiroshi Yoshida · Japan

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