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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.

Metabolic and immune markers as tools for risk stratification and monitoring in COVID-19

In a new study posted to the medRxiv* server scientists from Weil Cornell University and Stony Brook University in New York attempted to identify the metabolic and immune markers associated with severe COVID-19 disease using high-throughput targeted nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy and high-dimensional flow cytometry. This will facilitate risk stratification, monitoring, and therapeutic interventions in COVID-19 patients.

14 Sep 2021

Nanoparticles-assisted delivery of antiviral-siRNA for treatment of COVID-19

A review aimed to determine the potential of siRNA as a potential COVID-19 treatment by reviewing the currently available literature.

10 Sep 2021

Physical exercise can improve cancer-induced anemia

Many cancer patients suffer from anemia leaving them fatigued, weak, and an impaired ability to perform physical activity.

9 Sep 2021

Autoimmune antibodies strongly linked to the severity of illness in COVID-19 patients

The presence of special immune system defense molecules, called autoimmune antibodies, has been strongly tied to how poorly people fare when hospitalized with COVID-19, a new study shows.

9 Sep 2021

Scientists identify small compounds that can regulate extracellular vesicle production

Biological vesicles are nano-sized containers that transport proteins and other substances within or between cells.

31 Aug 2021

UH associate professor receives $2.5 million to explore how arterial hardening starts within cells

In diseases such as hypertension, aging, atherosclerosis, diabetes and chronic kidney disease, arterial calcification and stiffening of the elastic layer of the arterial wall are almost always present.

30 Aug 2021

Study finds potential link between eating saturated fat from meat and heart disease risk

A study in more than 100,000 individuals has found a potential link between eating saturated fat from meat and developing heart disease.

26 Aug 2021

Study could provide a new therapeutic target to reduce COVID-19 mortality

An enzyme with an elusive role in severe inflammation may be a key mechanism driving COVID-19 severity and could provide a new therapeutic target to reduce COVID-19 mortality, according to a study published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation.

25 Aug 2021

Glycyrrhizic acid as a drug candidate for COVID-19

A new study presents the benefits of licorice, an age-old herbal remedy, to treat COVID-19 at all stages.

24 Aug 2021

Study identifies a key molecular mechanism driving COVID-19 mortality

An enzyme with an elusive role in severe inflammation may be a key mechanism driving COVID-19 severity and could provide a new therapeutic target to reduce COVID-19 mortality.

24 Aug 2021

Researchers identify a cluster of small molecules that contribute to coffee's mouthfeel

Coffee drinkers intuitively recognize the pleasure of swallowing a smooth, rich brew versus a watery one.

24 Aug 2021

Scientists develop a scalable method to harvest exosomes from unpasteurized cow's milk

Exosomes are nano-sized biological capsules that cells produce to protect and courier delicate molecules throughout the body.

23 Aug 2021

Lipid-lowering drug TriCor dramatically cuts treatment time for severe COVID-19 patients

The SARS-CoV-2 virus has infected over 165 million people worldwide causing nearly 3.5 million deaths. Recent vaccination efforts have been hindered by multiple coronavirus variants that challenge current vaccines.

23 Aug 2021

Pecan-enriched diets can improve a person's cholesterol levels, study shows

While the proper pronunciation of pecan remains a subject of debate, University of Georgia researchers have shown the tree nut can dramatically improve a person's cholesterol levels.

23 Aug 2021

Stress signal from fat cells could help protect the heart from obesity’s negative consequences

A stress signal received by the heart from fat could help protect against cardiac damage induced by obesity, a new study led by UT Southwestern researchers suggests.

20 Aug 2021

Obstructive sleep apnea may affect heart health and increase blood pressure in children

Obstructive sleep apnea, a form of sleep-disordered breathing, is common in children and adolescents and may be associated with elevated blood pressure and changes in heart structure.

18 Aug 2021

Resistance exercise regulates fat cell metabolism at a molecular level, study finds

Findings from a new University of Kentucky College of Medicine and College of Health Sciences study add to growing evidence that resistance exercise has unique benefits for fat loss.

9 Aug 2021

Metformin can help counter mitochondrial dysfunction in patients with type-2 diabetes

Research staff have shown that metformin, an efficient drug against type-2 diabetes, can improve the mitochondrial function in patients with this disease.

9 Aug 2021

Researchers reveal how pneumonia-causing bacteria obtain essential nutrient from our bodies

Australian researchers have revealed how the bacterium Streptococcus pneumoniae (pneumococcus) obtains the essential nutrient, manganese, from our bodies, which could lead to better therapies to target what is a life-threatening, antibiotic-resistant pathogen.

6 Aug 2021

New cargo-carrying nanocontainer constructed entirely from biological components

Nanocontainers can transport substances into cells where they can then take effect. This is the method used in, for example, the mRNA vaccines currently being employed against Covid-19 as well as certain cancer drugs.

6 Aug 2021

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Further Reading

Metabolic and immune markers as tools for risk stratification and monitoring in COVID-19

Nanoparticles-assisted delivery of antiviral-siRNA for treatment of COVID-19

Physical exercise can improve cancer-induced anemia

Autoimmune antibodies strongly linked to the severity of illness in COVID-19 patients

Scientists identify small compounds that can regulate extracellular vesicle production

UH associate professor receives $2.5 million to explore how arterial hardening starts within cells

Study finds potential link between eating saturated fat from meat and heart disease risk

Study could provide a new therapeutic target to reduce COVID-19 mortality

Glycyrrhizic acid as a drug candidate for COVID-19

Study identifies a key molecular mechanism driving COVID-19 mortality

Researchers identify a cluster of small molecules that contribute to coffee's mouthfeel

Scientists develop a scalable method to harvest exosomes from unpasteurized cow's milk

Lipid-lowering drug TriCor dramatically cuts treatment time for severe COVID-19 patients

Pecan-enriched diets can improve a person's cholesterol levels, study shows

Stress signal from fat cells could help protect the heart from obesity’s negative consequences

Obstructive sleep apnea may affect heart health and increase blood pressure in children

Resistance exercise regulates fat cell metabolism at a molecular level, study finds

Metformin can help counter mitochondrial dysfunction in patients with type-2 diabetes

Researchers reveal how pneumonia-causing bacteria obtain essential nutrient from our bodies

New cargo-carrying nanocontainer constructed entirely from biological components

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