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Lipids are a broad group of naturally-occurring molecules which includes fats, waxes, sterols, fat-soluble vitamins (such as vitamins A, D, E and K), monoglycerides, diglycerides, phospholipids, and others. The main biological functions of lipids include energy storage, as structural components of cell membranes, and as important signaling molecules.

Optical sensing can address unmet clinical needs in orthopedic surgery

Knees and hips wear out. Backs and necks become unstable. Fortunately, orthopedic surgeons specialize in musculoskeletal repair.

6 Jan 2022

Study finds increased oxidative stress, oxidant damage and glutathione deficiency in COVID-19 patients

Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine have investigated the effect of infection with COVID-19 on the levels of oxidative stress, oxidant damage and glutathione, the most abundant physiological antioxidant.

3 Jan 2022

Alzheimer’s disease risk genes disturb the brain protective mechanism

The brain has a natural protective mechanism against Alzheimer's disease, and researchers at Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Children's Hospital and collaborating institutions have discovered that gene variants associated with risk of developing the disease disturb the protective mechanism in ways that can lead to neurodegeneration.

3 Jan 2022

Study uncovers new details behind inflammation that promotes cardiovascular disease

High cholesterol and inflammation are key drivers of heart disease, and an inflamed buildup of lipids can cut off the blood supply through a coronary artery to cause a heart attack.

24 Dec 2021

New study shows how regular exercise protects against fatty liver disease

Exercise not only trains the muscles but can also prevent the development of fatty liver. A new study by the German Center for Diabetes Research, Helmholtz Munich and Tübingen University Hospital shows which molecular adaptations, in particular of the liver mitochondria, can be observed in this process.

20 Dec 2021

U-M scientists develop a cell-free artificial cortex to study how cells divide

Animal cells are bound by a structure called a cell cortex—and this structure, researchers say, is a bit like a tent.

20 Dec 2021

Novel imaging method used to map glycosylation patterns linked with Alzheimer’s disease

Using new methodology, University of Kentucky researchers have mapped the variations in sugar chains attached to brain proteins from deceased healthy individuals or individuals with Alzheimer's disease.

15 Dec 2021

SARS-CoV-2 patients exhibit high specialized pro-resolving molecule serum levels

In a new study, researchers compared the serum levels of bioactive lipids in a cohort of 50 in-patients who had confirmed symptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infection with that of a control group.

14 Dec 2021

Diversity in genetic data improves the ability to predict high cholesterol risk

Including data from people of diverse ancestries substantially improves certain genetic risk predictions in all populations, according to a study that examined the genes responsible for regulating blood cholesterol levels.

13 Dec 2021

Newly discovered hormone may play a key role in the development of type 1 and type 2 diabetes

A newly discovered hormone named fabkin helps regulate metabolism and may play an important role in the development of both type 1 and type 2 diabetes, according to research led by the Sabri Ülker Center for Metabolic Research at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

12 Dec 2021

Former diabetes drug may help in the treatment of breast cancer, study shows

Findings from a new study led by Yale Cancer Center show the small molecule inhibitor drug, PF05175157, originally developed to treat diabetes by Pfizer, may help in the treatment of breast cancer.

12 Dec 2021

New hormone may play a key role in the development of type 1 and type 2 diabetes

8 Dec 2021

Researchers discover mechanism for congenital disorders of glycosylation

Greenwood Genetic Center researchers are reporting the discovery of a mechanism that contributes to the tissue phenotypes seen in PMM2-CDG, the most common of the congenital disorders of glycosylation (CDGs).

8 Dec 2021

Diverse genome sequences generate a polygenic risk score to predict heart disease risk

In a large-scale study of people from diverse ancestries, researchers narrowed down the number of genomic variants that are strongly associated with blood lipid levels and generated a polygenic risk score to predict elevated low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels, a major risk factor for heart disease.

8 Dec 2021

An assessment of pH-sensitive cationic lipid nanoparticles for drug delivery

A recent review looks at the molecular design of pH-sensitive cationic lipids and their applications for various tissues and cell types.

7 Dec 2021

Length of the lipid chains predicts a person's risk for Parkinson’s disease

Whether or not someone develops Parkinson's disease may be a game of nanometers.

7 Dec 2021

Study reveals new way for detecting early risk of cardiovascular disease

The risk of developing cardiovascular disease is strongly associated with the "bad" LDL cholesterol. A large study by scientists at Karolinska Institutet now shows that two proteins that transport cholesterol particles in the blood provide early and reliable risk information.

1 Dec 2021

Researchers develop novel system for rapid and non-invasive detection of skin cholesterol

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of death globally. Monitoring of lipid in patients with coronary heart disease (CHD) is important for decreasing the incidence of cardiovascular events.

29 Nov 2021

Circulating microbubbles for measuring oxygen levels

Blood carries vital oxygen through our circulation system to muscles and organs. Acoustic tools can create small bubbles in our blood, capable of changing in response to oxygen and signifying oxygen levels.

29 Nov 2021

Physical activity may prevent accumulation of metabolic risk factors in menopausal women

A study conducted at the University of Jyväskylä in the Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences shows that menopausal transition is associated with unfavourable changes in metabolic health that may be mitigated with a physically active lifestyle. Especially, physical activity alleviated the increase in systolic blood pressure.

25 Nov 2021

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Optical sensing can address unmet clinical needs in orthopedic surgery

Study finds increased oxidative stress, oxidant damage and glutathione deficiency in COVID-19 patients

Alzheimer’s disease risk genes disturb the brain protective mechanism

Study uncovers new details behind inflammation that promotes cardiovascular disease

New study shows how regular exercise protects against fatty liver disease

U-M scientists develop a cell-free artificial cortex to study how cells divide

Novel imaging method used to map glycosylation patterns linked with Alzheimer’s disease

SARS-CoV-2 patients exhibit high specialized pro-resolving molecule serum levels

Diversity in genetic data improves the ability to predict high cholesterol risk

Newly discovered hormone may play a key role in the development of type 1 and type 2 diabetes

Former diabetes drug may help in the treatment of breast cancer, study shows

New hormone may play a key role in the development of type 1 and type 2 diabetes

Researchers discover mechanism for congenital disorders of glycosylation

Diverse genome sequences generate a polygenic risk score to predict heart disease risk

An assessment of pH-sensitive cationic lipid nanoparticles for drug delivery

Length of the lipid chains predicts a person's risk for Parkinson’s disease

Study reveals new way for detecting early risk of cardiovascular disease

Researchers develop novel system for rapid and non-invasive detection of skin cholesterol

Circulating microbubbles for measuring oxygen levels

Physical activity may prevent accumulation of metabolic risk factors in menopausal women

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