The basic behavior of lipids in contact with water is due to their unusual nature. One end of the molecule is hydrophilic and the other is hydrophobic (Figure 1A), so lipid molecules will react to ...

Lying at the heart of this early warning system are lipids, fatty compounds previously seen by cancer biologists primarily as a fuel source for burgeoning tumors. But now, a new study in Nature ...

(B) A single glycerophospholipid molecule is composed of two major regions: a hydrophilic head (green) and hydrophobic tails (purple). (C) The subregions of a glycerophospholipid molecule ...

Thomas Professor of Genetics and director of the Jonsson Center for Molecular Genetics, have studied certain cholesterol-regulating proteins, including the low-density lipid (LDL) protein receptor.

By understanding how lipid interactions regulate DP2 activity, researchers can develop targeted therapies that minimize side effects. More information: Jiuyin Xu et al, Molecular basis of lipid ...

A novel technique to identify and locate lipids in the brain The research ... Rafael Rodríguez believes that “this molecule could become a drug to treat the symptoms of dementia, at least ...

In 2024, there were numerous trials and a few regulatory moves related to advancements in lipid management for the prevention ...