Lipidomics

Lipidomics is the large-scale study of all the lipids or fats present in a cell or tissue at a particular time. It is an important tool in understanding the roles of these compounds in a range of cellular processes, including metabolism, storage and communication. It also provides insights into how changes in the composition of different lipids in the cell can have an impact on many diseases including cancer, diabetes and cardiovascular disease. In recent years, lipidomics has become a key tool for research into understanding the complexity of human and animal health, as well as for developing potential new targets for drug development.