Lipids are a chemically diverse class of biomolecules defined by their solubility in nonpolar solvents and low solubility in water, encompassing fatty acids, triacylglycerols, phospholipids, glycolipids, sterols, and their derivatives. They serve as concentrated energy stores, as the structural backbone of cellular …
Lipids are a chemically diverse class of biomolecules defined by their solubility in nonpolar solvents and low solubility in water, encompassing fatty acids, triacylglycerols, phospholipids, glycolipids, sterols, and their derivatives. They serve as concentrated energy stores, as the structural backbone of cellular membranes through the amphipathic phospholipid bilayer, and as signalling molecules, hormone precursors, and modulators of inflammation. Membrane lipids govern fluidity, permeability, and compartmentalization, while circulating lipids transported as lipoproteins underpin systemic energy and cholesterol homeostasis. The physical behaviour of lipids, including phase transitions, thermal stability, and self-assembly into liposomes and vesicles, is central to both their biological function and their use in drug delivery and biotechnology. Research relevant to this area examines the stealth properties of PEGylated lipids and engineered liposomes for controlled release and photoactivity, the lipid composition of subcellular fractions, lipid-profile responses to dietary and plant-derived interventions, postprandial lipemia, and the contribution of polyunsaturated fatty acids to inflammatory and metabolic processes. Analytical and formulation methods include chromatographic lipid profiling, characterization of liposomal stability, and assessment of antioxidant effects on lipid oxidation. The journal publishes peer-reviewed studies on lipid biochemistry, lipid-based delivery systems, and the metabolic and nutritional roles of dietary and membrane lipids.
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