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Cell membrane (6,906 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article

space). The cell membrane consists of a lipid bilayer, made up of two layers of phospholipids with cholesterols (a lipid component) interspersed between them
Cholesterol (8,518 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
causing the enzyme to traffic to cholesterol dependent lipid domains sometimes called "lipid rafts". The substrate of phospholipase D is phosphatidylcholine
Lipid-lowering agent (1,251 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Lipid-lowering agents, also sometimes referred to as hypolipidemic agents, cholesterol-lowering drugs, or antihyperlipidemic agents are a diverse group
Liposome (4,356 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
is a small artificial vesicle, spherical in shape, having at least one lipid bilayer. Due to their hydrophobicity and/or hydrophilicity, biocompatibility
Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (856 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Acids and Protein Synthesis, Enzymology and Biological Oxidation, Lipids and Lipid Metabolism and Mucoproteins and Mucopolysaccharides (ceased in 1965)
Local anesthetic (7,118 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
successful use of lipid rescue in this way. In the UK, efforts have been made to publicize lipid rescue more widely. In 2010, lipid rescue had been officially
Lipid raft (6,643 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
glycolipoprotein lipid microdomains termed lipid rafts. Their existence in cellular membranes remains controversial. Indeed, Kervin and Overduin imply that lipid rafts
Vesicle (biology and chemistry) (3,606 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article
within or outside a cell, consisting of liquid or cytoplasm enclosed by a lipid bilayer. Vesicles form naturally during the processes of secretion (exocytosis)
Organelle (2,348 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
their own lipid bilayers (also called membrane-bounded organelles) or are spatially distinct functional units without a surrounding lipid bilayer (non-membrane
Bacterial outer membrane (1,293 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
membrane is found in gram-negative bacteria. Gram-negative bacteria form two lipid bilayers in their cell envelopes - an inner membrane (IM) that encapsulates
Lipid profile (1,619 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
A lipid profile or lipid panel is a panel of blood tests used to find abnormalities in blood lipid ( such as cholesterol and triglycerides) concentrations
Orientations of Proteins in Membranes database (923 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
structures with respect to the lipid bilayer. Positions of the proteins are calculated using an implicit solvation model of the lipid bilayer. The results of
Amphotericin B (4,068 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
of the heart). It appears to be relatively safe in pregnancy. There is a lipid formulation that has a lower risk of side effects. It is in the polyene
CD1b (769 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
thymocytes). This specialised group of glycoproteins present self and non-self lipid-based antigens to specific αβ T-cells. CD1 molecules are structurally related
MRNA vaccine (7,926 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
cells. The mRNA is delivered by a co-formulation of the RNA encapsulated in lipid nanoparticles that protect the RNA strands and help their absorption into
Amphiphile (884 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
number of areas of research in chemistry and biochemistry, notably that of lipid polymorphism. Organic compounds containing hydrophilic groups at both ends
Statin (12,890 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
and coronary heart disease via the mechanisms described by the lipid hypothesis. As lipid-lowering medications, statins are effective in lowering LDL cholesterol
CD1A (988 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
beta-2-microglobulin. The CD1 proteins mediate the presentation of primarily lipid and glycolipid antigens of self or microbial origin to T cells. The human
CD1E (818 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
beta-2-microglobulin. The CD1 proteins mediate the presentation of primarily lipid and glycolipid antigens of self or microbial origin to T cells. The human
Inborn error of lipid metabolism (356 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
These disorders may be described as fatty oxidation disorders or as a lipid storage disorders, and are any one of several inborn errors of metabolism
ABHD5 (934 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
co-activator of adipose triglyceride lipase (ATGL/PNPLA2) that associates with lipid droplets in association with perilipin proteins. Phosphorylation of certain
Hormone (4,212 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
amines) generally act on the surface of target cells via second messengers. Lipid soluble hormones, (such as steroids) generally pass through the plasma membranes
Pneumonitis (1,834 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Pneumocystis Parasitic noninfectious Chemical/Mendelson's syndrome Aspiration/Lipid By vector/route Community-acquired Healthcare-associated Hospital-acquired
Endothelial lipase (1,175 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
These processes include lipoprotein metabolism, cytokine expression, and lipid composition in cells. Unlike the lipases that hydrolyze Triglycerides, endothelial
Antioxidant (10,076 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
most important lipid-soluble antioxidant, and that it protects membranes from oxidation by reacting with lipid radicals produced in the lipid peroxidation
Diacylglycerol kinase (505 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
increases, driving the conversion of DAG to PA. As both lipids are thought to function as bioactive lipid signaling molecules with distinct cellular targets
Niacin (8,732 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
vitamin activity, nicotinamide does not have the same pharmacological, lipid-modifying effects or side effects as niacin, i.e., when niacin takes on
Endomembrane system (4,771 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
the actions of the latter (see below). The nuclear membrane contains a lipid bilayer that encompasses the contents of the nucleus. The endoplasmic reticulum
Autotaxin (1,795 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
ENPP2 gene. Autotaxin is a secreted enzyme important for generating the lipid signaling molecule lysophosphatidic acid (LPA). Autotaxin has lysophospholipase
Digestion (4,953 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
of the outer membrane pinch off, forming spherical structures made of a lipid bilayer enclosing periplasmic materials. Vesicles from a number of bacterial
Cholera toxin (2,199 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
of glycans, such as Lewis Y and Lewis X, attached to proteins instead of lipids. Once bound, the entire toxin complex is endocytosed by the cell and the
Membrane protein (1,819 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
across. Peripheral membrane proteins are temporarily attached either to the lipid bilayer or to integral proteins by a combination of hydrophobic, electrostatic
Gram-negative bacteria (2,444 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
leaflet of this membrane contains a complex lipopolysaccharide (LPS) whose lipid A component can trigger a toxic reaction when the bacteria are lysed by
Sulfur hexafluoride (3,922 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Tetrafluoride, Chloroform and Ethrane in Dogs: Correlation with the Hydrate and Lipid Theories of Anesthetic Action". Anesthesiology: The Journal of the American
Familial hypercholesterolemia (5,456 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
(not including subtypes), and each are classified from both the altered lipid profile and by the genetic abnormality. For example, high LDL (often due
Integral membrane protein (1,035 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Proteins that cross the membrane are surrounded by annular lipids, which are defined as lipids that are in direct contact with a membrane protein. Such
Hormone-sensitive lipase (1,904 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
perilipins on the surface of lipid droplets within adipose cells. This triggers them to "spread out" and allow for HSL to enter the lipid droplet. Activation of
Tree frog (597 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
in seasonally arid environments have adapted an extra-epidermal layer of lipid and mucus as an evolutionary convergent response to accommodate the periodic
Flippase (846 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Flippases are transmembrane lipid transporter proteins located in the membrane. They are responsible for aiding the movement of phospholipid molecules
Nuclear envelope (2,035 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
nuclear envelope, also known as the nuclear membrane, is made up of two lipid bilayer membranes that in eukaryotic cells surround the nucleus, which encloses
Mechanosensitive channels (7,817 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
the lipid bilayer" meaning that any in plane tension in the lipid bilayer is felt homogenously in the absence of cytoskeleton interactions. The lipid molecules
Teixobactin (1,577 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
belong to a new class of antibiotics, and harms bacteria by binding to lipid II and lipid III, important precursor molecules for forming the cell wall. Teixobactin
NAGly receptor (1,148 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
GPR55 and GPR119, GPR18 has been found to be a receptor for endogenous lipid neurotransmitters, several of which also bind to cannabinoid receptors.
1-alkyl-2-acetylglycerophosphocholine esterase (217 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
and alkylacetyl-GPC:acetylhydrolase. This enzyme participates in ether lipid metabolism. As of late 2007, 7 structures have been solved for this class
Plant cuticle (1,146 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
of lipid and hydrocarbon polymers infused with wax, and is synthesized exclusively by the epidermal cells. The plant cuticle is a layer of lipid polymers
CD1D (1,867 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
in the presentation of lipid antigens to T cells. CD1d is the only member of the group 2 CD1 molecules. CD1d-presented lipid antigens activate a special
Bile salt-dependent lipase (1,375 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
triacylglycerides (in addition to phospholipids, esters of cholesterol, and lipid-soluble vitamins). In particular, they can hydrolyze esters of the essential
Bile acid (4,587 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
with hydrophobic and hydrophilic regions, conjugated bile salts sit at the lipid/water interface and, above the right concentration, form micelles. The added
Ropivacaine (544 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
chondrolysis. As for bupivacaine, Celepid, a commonly available intravenous lipid emulsion, can be effective in treating severe cardiotoxicity secondary to
Transmembrane domain (1,004 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
alpha-helices or a transmembrane beta barrel. Because the interior of the lipid bilayer is hydrophobic, the amino acid residues in TMDs are often hydrophobic
Lipid bilayer fusion (3,384 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
membrane biology, fusion is the process by which two initially distinct lipid bilayers merge their hydrophobic cores, resulting in one interconnected
Zygomycota (3,400 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Complex of apical lipid globules are also involved in graviperception. These lipids are clustered in cellular structures, complex of lipid globules, about
NSDHL (986 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
associated with CHILD syndrome which is a X-linked dominant disorder of lipid metabolism with disturbed cholesterol biosynthesis, and typically lethal
KCNK2 (1,429 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
that in humans is encoded by the KCNK2 gene. This gene encodes K2P2.1, a lipid-gated ion channel belonging to the two-pore-domain background potassium
Sterol regulatory element-binding protein 1 (2,154 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
(bHLH-Zip) transcription factor family. SREBP-1a regulates genes related to lipid and cholesterol production and its activity is regulated by sterol levels
Mevalonate kinase (1,367 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
"Identifying leukocyte gene expression patterns associated with plasma lipid levels in human subjects". Atherosclerosis. 191 (1): 63–72. doi:10.1016/j
Neutral lipid storage disease (1,986 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Neutral lipid storage disease (also known as Chanarin–Dorfman syndrome) is a congenital autosomal recessive disorder characterized by accumulation of
ALG8 (640 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
encoded protein catalyzes the addition of the second glucose residue to the lipid-linked oligosaccharide precursor for N-linked glycosylation of proteins
G protein-coupled inwardly rectifying potassium channel (804 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
(GIRKs) are a family of lipid-gated inward-rectifier potassium ion channels which are activated (opened) by the signaling lipid PIP2 and a signal transduction
Familial hypertriglyceridemia (1,252 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
individual will have an excessive number of VLDL and triglycerides on a lipid profile. This genetic disorder usually follows an autosomal dominant inheritance
HMGCS2 (588 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
rate-limiting reaction of ketogenesis, a metabolic pathway that provides lipid-derived energy for various organs during times of carbohydrate deprivation
Glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase (2,206 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
dehydrogenase serves as a major link between carbohydrate metabolism and lipid metabolism. It is also a major contributor of electrons to the electron
Atorvastatin (9,380 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
prevent cardiovascular disease in those at high risk and to treat abnormal lipid levels. For the prevention of cardiovascular disease, statins are a first-line
Lingual lipase (933 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
with the saliva, catalyzes the first reaction in the digestion of dietary lipid, with diglycerides being the primary reaction product. However, due to the
Retina (9,293 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Lipaemia retinalis is a white appearance of the retina, and can occur by lipid deposition in lipoprotein lipase deficiency. Retinal Detachment. The neural
Viral envelope (1,972 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
host cell. Numerous human pathogenic viruses in circulation are encased in lipid bilayers, and they infect their target cells by causing the viral envelope
Lysophospholipid receptor (476 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
protein-coupled receptor family of integral membrane proteins that are important for lipid signaling. In humans, there are eleven LPL receptors, each encoded by a
Fluid mosaic model (1,984 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
functional cell membranes. According to this biological model, there is a lipid bilayer (two molecules thick layer consisting primarily of amphipathic phospholipids)
Lipoprotein lipase deficiency (1,195 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
either low or absent lipoprotein lipase enzyme activity.[citation needed] Lipid measurements · Milky, lipemic plasma revealing severe hyperchylomicronemia;[citation
Gangliosidosis (60 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Gangliosidosis contains different types of lipid storage disorders caused by the accumulation of lipids known as gangliosides. There are two distinct genetic
Sedoreoviridae (1,914 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
protists and fungi. They lack lipid envelopes and package their segmented genome within multi-layered capsids. Lack of a lipid envelope has allowed three-dimensional
Retina (9,293 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Lipaemia retinalis is a white appearance of the retina, and can occur by lipid deposition in lipoprotein lipase deficiency. Retinal Detachment. The neural
LPAR4 (492 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
by the LPAR4 gene. LPA4 is a G protein-coupled receptor that binds the lipid signaling molecule lysophosphatidic acid (LPA). Lysophospholipid receptor
Progressive retinal atrophy (1,592 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
vision varies. Puppies affected often have nystagmus. It is also known as lipid retinopathy. Progressive vision loss in any dog in the absence of canine
Antimicrobial peptides (6,545 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
an increased number of Lipid A acyl tails by adding myristate to Lipid A with 2-hydroxymyristate and forming hepta-acylated Lipid A by adding palmitate
Herpesvirales (1,212 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
consisting of an icosahedral capsid enclosed in a glycoprotein-containing lipid envelope. Common infections in humans caused by members of this order include
Bulk movement (120 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
transport which involves the transport of large amount of substance like lipid droplets and solid food particles across plasma membrane by utilising energy
Sarcolemma (434 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
surrounding a skeletal muscle fibre or a cardiomyocyte. It consists of a lipid bilayer and a thin outer coat of polysaccharide material (glycocalyx) that
Modified atmosphere (2,552 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
dairy in the presence of oxygen. In food, oxygen is readily available for lipid oxidation reactions. Oxygen also helps maintain high respiration rates of
Transmembrane protein (2,273 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
sides of the lipid bilayer. Types I, II, III and IV are single-pass molecules. Type I transmembrane proteins are anchored to the lipid membrane with
Leydig cell (1,037 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
have a large, prominent nucleus, an eosinophilic cytoplasm, and numerous lipid-filled vesicles. The mammalian Leydig cell is a polyhedral epithelioid cell
Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor delta (2,093 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
proliferation, and glucose and lipid metabolism. This protein has been shown to be involved in differentiation, lipid accumulation, directional sensing
S1PR3 (927 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
a human gene which encodes a G protein-coupled receptor which binds the lipid signaling molecule sphingosine 1-phosphate (S1P). Hence this receptor is
Theories of general anaesthetic action (6,745 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
(palmitoylation) are targeted to the ordered lipids through a specific lipid-lipid interaction. The binding of palmitate to the lipid domain is cholesterol dependent
Laropiprant (642 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article
Laropiprant (INN) was a drug used in combination with niacin to reduce blood cholesterol (LDL and VLDL) that is no longer sold, due to increases in side-effects
Amlodipine/atorvastatin (161 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article
Amlodipine/atorvastatin, sold under the brand name Caduet among others, is a fixed-dose combination medication for the treatment of high cholesterol and
Pelizaeus–Merzbacher disease (1,183 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article
Pelizaeus–Merzbacher disease is an X-linked neurological disorder that damages oligodendrocytes in the central nervous system. It is caused by mutations
Inner mitochondrial membrane (908 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
typical invaginations. The inner membrane of mitochondria is similar in lipid composition to the membrane of bacteria. This phenomenon can be explained
USF1 (4,538 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
towards de novo fatty acid synthesis to supply lipids for membrane production and protein lipidation for fast cell proliferation. For example, PI3K-AKT
Niacin/simvastatin (183 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Abbott) is a combination drug consisting of an extended release form of the lipid-lowering drug niacin and the statin drug simvastatin. It is used for the
SLC27A5 (539 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
with peroxisomes. Its primary role is in fatty acid elongation or complex lipid synthesis rather than in degradation. This gene has a mouse ortholog. Solute
4-Oxo-2-nonenal (77 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
4-Oxo-2-nonenal is a lipid peroxidation product that can structurally alter proteins and induce α-synuclein oligomers. Näsström, Thomas; Fagerqvist, Therese;
Niacin/lovastatin (251 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
combination used for the treatment of dyslipidemia. It was a combination of the lipid-modifying drug/vitamin niacin in extended release form and the statin drug
Fenofibrate/simvastatin (220 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Cholib, is a fixed-dose combination medication used to treat abnormal blood lipid levels when used in combination with a low-fat diet and exercise. It contains
FABP7 (1,458 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Fatty acid binding protein 7, brain (FABP7; also brain lipid binding protein, BLBP), is a human gene. The protein encoded by this gene is a brain fatty
Hypertriglyceridemia (1,429 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Davidson KW, Epling JW, García FA, et al. (August 2016). "Screening for Lipid Disorders in Children and Adolescents: US Preventive Services Task Force
S1PR4 (830 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
a human gene which encodes a G protein-coupled receptor which binds the lipid signaling molecule sphingosine 1-phosphate (S1P). Hence this receptor is
Gastric lipase (737 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
colipase for optimal enzymatic activity. Acidic lipases make up 30% of lipid hydrolysis occurring during digestion in the human adult, with gastric lipase
Stearoyl-CoA 9-desaturase (3,134 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
reactions, can serve as substrates for the synthesis of various kinds of lipids, including phospholipids, triglycerides, and can also be used as mediators
S1PR4 (830 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
a human gene which encodes a G protein-coupled receptor which binds the lipid signaling molecule sphingosine 1-phosphate (S1P). Hence this receptor is
Stearoyl-CoA 9-desaturase (3,134 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
reactions, can serve as substrates for the synthesis of various kinds of lipids, including phospholipids, triglycerides, and can also be used as mediators
Gram-positive bacteria (2,655 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
the absence or presence of an outer lipid membrane. All gram-positive bacteria are bounded by a single-unit lipid membrane, and, in general, they contain
Gastric lipase (737 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
colipase for optimal enzymatic activity. Acidic lipases make up 30% of lipid hydrolysis occurring during digestion in the human adult, with gastric lipase
Short-chain acyl-coenzyme A dehydrogenase deficiency (709 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article
Short-chain acyl-coenzyme A dehydrogenase deficiency (SCADD) is an autosomal recessive fatty acid oxidation disorder which affects enzymes required to
Dual-polarization interferometry (997 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
"Optical Anisotropy of Supported Lipid Structures Probed by Waveguide Spectroscopy and Its Application to Study of Supported Lipid Bilayer Formation Kinetics"
Fungicide (1,335 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article
Fungicides are pesticides used to kill parasitic fungi or their spores. Fungi can cause serious damage in agriculture, resulting in critical losses of
Bezafibrate (688 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
(marketed as Bezalip and various other brand names) is a fibrate drug used as a lipid-lowering agent to treat hyperlipidaemia. It helps to lower LDL cholesterol
Sapotaceae (491 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
of an oil-rich nut, the source of edible shea butter, which is the major lipid source for many African ethnic groups and is also used in traditional and
Lysosomal lipase (524 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
the lysosomes. The primary function of lysosomal lipase is to hydrolyze lipids such as triglycerides and cholesterol. These fats are transported and degraded
Lecithin cholesterol acyltransferase deficiency (1,191 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
lipoproteins (LDL). The opaqueness of the eye is caused by the deposit of lipids onto the cornea. Definitive diagnosis requires LCAT gene analysis for mutation
Vesicle fusion (1,771 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
pore formation are the lipid-lined and protein-lined fusion pore theories. One possible model for fusion pore formation is the lipid-line pore theory. In
LPAR3 (758 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
by the LPAR3 gene. LPA3 is a G protein-coupled receptor that binds the lipid signaling molecule lysophosphatidic acid (LPA). This gene encodes a member
Canavan disease (1,925 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article
Canavan disease, or Canavan–Van Bogaert–Bertrand disease, is a rare and fatal autosomal recessive degenerative disease that causes progressive damage to
Farber disease (1,401 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
PMID 26945816. S2CID 37749661. synd/453 at Who Named It? Farber S (1952). "A lipid metabolic disorder: disseminated lipogranulomatosis; a syndrome with similarity
Cholesterol 7 alpha-hydroxylase (2,695 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
synthesis have an important implication in metabolic control of glucose, lipid, and energy homeostasis under normal and diabetic conditions. CYP7A1-rs3808607
LPAR5 (384 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
by the LPAR5 gene. LPA5 is a G protein-coupled receptor that binds the lipid signaling molecule lysophosphatidic acid (LPA). Lysophospholipid receptor
Ezetimibe/rosuvastatin (375 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
hypercholesterolemia (HoFH) to reduce LDL-C. Ezetimibe/rosuvastatin combines two lipid-lowering therapies with distinct actions to achieve greater lowering of
Perilipin-3 (1,309 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
most commonly described in the scientific literature as a coat protein for lipid droplets. TIP47 belongs to the peripilin protein family and shares significant
13-Hydroxyoctadecadienoic acid (7,848 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
of the lipid peroxidation product spectrum whether Fe2+/O2 or Fe3+/O2 is used as oxidant". Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Lipids and Lipid Metabolism
Endocannabinoid transporter (1,322 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
2-arachidonoylglycerol, 2-AG) on the other hand, are non-charged lipids that readily cross lipid membranes. However, since the endocannabinoids are water immiscible
Liver X receptor alpha (1,641 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
of macrophage function, controlling transcriptional programs involved in lipid homeostasis and inflammation. Additionally, they play an important role
Geranylgeranyltransferase type 1 (390 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
geranylgeranyltransferase, posttranslationally modify proteins by adding an isoprenoid lipid called a prenyl group to the carboxyl terminus of the target protein. This
Tetherin (2,436 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Tetherin, also known as bone marrow stromal antigen 2, is a lipid raft associated protein that in humans is encoded by the BST2 gene. In addition, tetherin
Lomitapide (426 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
name Juxtapid in the US and Lojuxta in the EU, is a medication used as a lipid-lowering agent for the treatment of familial hypercholesterolemia, developed
LPAR2 (1,067 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
by the LPAR2 gene. LPA2 is a G protein-coupled receptor that binds the lipid signaling molecule lysophosphatidic acid (LPA). This gene encodes a member
Glutaconyl-CoA (96 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
coenzyme substructure, which classifies it as a fatty ester lipid molecule. Being a lipid makes the molecule hydrophobic, which makes it insoluble in
Adipogenesis (2,438 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
carboxylase, glucose transporter type 4 (Glut 4) and so on. Through this process, lipid droplets accumulate in the adipocyte. However, preadipocytes cell lines
S1PR2 (1,154 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
a human gene which encodes a G protein-coupled receptor which binds the lipid signaling molecule sphingosine 1-phosphate (S1P). This protein participates
Cerebrotendineous xanthomatosis (407 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article
Cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis, also called cerebral cholesterosis, is an autosomal recessive form of xanthomatosis. It falls within a group of genetic
Familial dysbetalipoproteinemia (288 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article
Familial dysbetalipoproteinemia or type III hyperlipoproteinemia is a condition characterized by increased total cholesterol and triglyceride levels, and
S1PR2 (1,154 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
a human gene which encodes a G protein-coupled receptor which binds the lipid signaling molecule sphingosine 1-phosphate (S1P). This protein participates
Adipogenesis (2,438 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
carboxylase, glucose transporter type 4 (Glut 4) and so on. Through this process, lipid droplets accumulate in the adipocyte. However, preadipocytes cell lines
Cerebrotendineous xanthomatosis (407 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article
Cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis, also called cerebral cholesterosis, is an autosomal recessive form of xanthomatosis. It falls within a group of genetic
LPAR1 (1,139 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
by the LPAR1 gene. LPA1 is a G protein-coupled receptor that binds the lipid signaling molecule lysophosphatidic acid (LPA). The integral membrane protein
Myotubularin (232 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
is sometimes found with the GRAM domain. Myotubularin is a dual-specific lipid phosphatase that dephosphorylates phosphatidylinositol 3-phosphate and
Leukocidin (292 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
structural change and form a beta-barrel, that pierces through the host cell’s lipid bilayer. Leukocidins get their names by killing ("-cide") leukocytes. Leukocidins
Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha (2,609 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
PPAR-alpha as master regulator of lipid metabolism via regulation of numerous genes involved in various aspects of lipid metabolism. These maps, constructed
Sphingolipidoses (651 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
class of lipid storage disorders or degenerative storage disorders caused by deficiency of an enzyme that is required for the catabolism of lipids that contain
C2 domain (1,059 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
as cPLA2-α C2 domain bind to zwitterionic lipids (e.g. PC). This diversity and selectivity in Ca2+ and lipid binding suggest that C2 domains are evolved
Cephaloridine (1,850 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
product. Both lipid peroxidation and oxidative stress can cause membrane damage. Lipid peroxidation and oxidative stress take place as lipid peroxidation
Pleckstrin homology domain (1,434 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
constituents of the cytoskeleton. This domain can bind phosphatidylinositol lipids within biological membranes (such as phosphatidylinositol (3,4,5)-trisphosphate
Cooking oil (4,714 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
present a danger to persons with a nut allergy, because oils are primarily lipids, and allergic reactions are due to surface proteins on the nut. The seeds
Cholesterolosis of gallbladder (182 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
macroscopically appears as a bright red mucosa with yellow mottling (due to lipid), hence the term strawberry gallbladder. It is not tied to cholelithiasis
Hypobetalipoproteinemia (320 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Schonfeld G (May 2003). "Familial hypobetalipoproteinemia: a review". J. Lipid Res. 44 (5): 878–83. doi:10.1194/jlr.R300002-JLR200. PMID 12639976. Young
Ionophore (4,297 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
carrier') is a chemical species that reversibly binds ions. Many ionophores are lipid-soluble entities that transport ions across the cell membrane. Ionophores
Nanocell (411 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
platform consisting of a polymer-bound chemotherapeutic drug combined with a lipid-bound anti-angiogenesis drug. Nanocells are currently being developed in
Lipomatosis (410 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article
Lipomatosis is believed to be an autosomal dominant condition in which multiple lipomas are present on the body. Many discrete, encapsulated lipomas form
Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (2,137 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
storage and glucose metabolism. The genes activated by PPARG stimulate lipid uptake and adipogenesis by fat cells. PPARG knockout mice are devoid of
Interleukin 19 (1,943 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
broad functions across inflammation, cell development, viral responses, and lipid metabolism. As an immunosuppressive cytokine, IL-19 promotes the Th2 (regulatory)
Fatty acid-binding protein (2,187 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
(FABPs) represent a family of proteins that play a pivotal role in cellular lipid metabolism. These proteins act as intracellular carriers, facilitating the
Sitagliptin/simvastatin (539 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article
Sitagliptin/simvastatin, sold under the brand name Juvisync, is a fixed-dose combination anti-diabetic medication used to treat type 2 diabetes and hypercholesterolemia
ALPI (1,168 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
bacterial toxins, dephosphorylating phosphorylated nucleotides, regulating lipid absorption in the intestine, and regulating the microbiome in the intestine
Gaucher's disease (3,287 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
correlation between genotype and phenotype, neither the amount of stored lipids, nor the residual enzyme activity correlates well with disease symptoms
Ciprofibrate (43 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Ciprofibrate is a fibrate that was developed as a lipid-lowering agent. It was patented in 1972 and approved for medical use in 1985. Fischer J, Ganellin
Phospholipase C (2,691 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
primary catalyzed reaction of PLC occurs on an insoluble substrate at a lipid-water interface. The residues in the active site are conserved in all PLC
Lysosomal acid lipase deficiency (1,819 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
adequate amounts of the LAL enzyme. Blood tests may show anaemia and their lipid profiles are generally similar to people with more common familial hypercholesterolemia
Type 3 diabetes (2,525 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
diagnosis. Metabolic risk factors such as hyperglycaemia, oxidative stress and lipid peroxidation are common processes thought to be contributors to the development
Distribution (pharmacology) (1,433 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article
and the ability of the drug to bind tissue and plasma proteins and its lipid solubility. pH partition plays a major role as well. The drug is easily
ZNF202 (684 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
BR (May 2000). "A broad role for the zinc finger protein ZNF202 in human lipid metabolism". The Journal of Biological Chemistry. 275 (21): 15685–90. doi:10
Glutathione (2,176 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
caused by sources such as reactive oxygen species, free radicals, peroxides, lipid peroxides, and heavy metals. It is a tripeptide with a gamma peptide linkage
Vesicle (141 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
chemistry Vesicle (biology and chemistry), a supramolecular assembly of lipid molecules, like a cell membrane Synaptic vesicle In human embryology Vesicle
Lasalocid (92 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
and divalent cations and transport them through apolar phase (including lipid bilayer membranes). It can also transport big organic cations like dopamine
Blood–gas partition coefficient (494 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
on to the fatty (lipid) tissues of the brain where it can exert its effect. The potency of an anesthetic is associated with its lipid solubility, which
Ezetimibe/atorvastatin (397 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article
Ezetimibe/atorvastatin (trade names Liptruzet, Atozet) is a cholesterol lowering combination drug. In the United States, it was approved in May 2013, by
KCNJ12 (1,184 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
ATP-sensitive inward rectifier potassium channel 12 is a lipid-gated ion channel that in humans is encoded by the KCNJ12 gene. This gene encodes an inwardly
Bempedoic acid/ezetimibe (748 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article
Bempedoic acid/ezetimibe, sold under the brand name Nexlizet among others, is a fixed-dose combination medication used for the treatment of high cholesterol
Sphingomyelin phosphodiesterase (1,550 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
(July 2002). "The Ceramide-centric universe of lipid-mediated cell regulation: stress encounters of the lipid kind". J. Biol. Chem. 277 (29): 25847–50. doi:10
Lasalocid (92 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
and divalent cations and transport them through apolar phase (including lipid bilayer membranes). It can also transport big organic cations like dopamine
Nystatin (2,676 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
transport by lipid peroxidation. Conjugated double bonds in nystatin's structure steal electron density from ergosterol in fungal cell membranes. Lipid peroxidation
Donald S. Fredrickson (1,069 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
– June 7, 2002) was an American medical researcher, principally of the lipid and cholesterol metabolism, and director of National Institutes of Health
Simfibrate (118 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
of 1,3-propanediol and two molecules of clofibric acid which is the true lipid-lowering agent. Verma N (2016). "Introduction to Hyperlipidemia and its
ATP13A2 (712 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
toxicity, possibly by preserving lysosome integrity against iron-induced lipid peroxidation. However, it potentiates the toxic effects of cadmium and nickel
Leukotriene (1,957 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
acid (EPA) by the enzyme arachidonate 5-lipoxygenase. Leukotrienes use lipid signaling to convey information to either the cell producing them (autocrine
Gramicidin (1,211 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
1993, the structure of the gramicidin head-to-head dimer in micelles and lipid bilayers was determined by solution and solid-state NMR. Gramicidins A,
Expeller pressing (791 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article
Expeller pressing (also called oil pressing) is a mechanical method for extracting oil from raw materials. The raw materials are squeezed under high pressure
Fenofibrate (2,461 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
is an oral medication of the fibrate class used to treat abnormal blood lipid levels. It is less commonly used compared than statins because it treats
Hypocholesterolemia (917 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Suarez EC (1 May 1999). "Relations of trait depression and anxiety to low lipid and lipoprotein concentrations in healthy young adult women". Psychosom
Algal nutrient solution (1,816 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
transesterification methods. The residual biomass harbors valuable components such as lipids, proteins, and soluble polysaccharides. These components can be leveraged
Hypoalphalipoproteinemia (128 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
and cellular cholesterol efflux in subjects with familial low HDL". J. Lipid Res. 48 (6): 1409–16. doi:10.1194/jlr.P600012-JLR200. PMID 17372331. v t
Dirlotapide (451 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
absorption.[medical citation needed] It also elicits a satiety signal from lipid-filled cells lining the intestine.[medical citation needed] It is supplied
Squalene monooxygenase (1,146 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
squalene epoxidase is localized to both the endoplasmic reticulum and lipid droplets. Only the ER localized protein is active. Squalene epoxidase also
Abetalipoproteinemia (2,234 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Abetalipoproteinemia typically consists of stool sampling, a blood smear, and a fasting lipid panel, though these tests are not confirmatory. As the disease is rare,
Thylakoid (4,369 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
thylakoid lipid bilayer shares characteristic features with prokaryotic membranes and the inner chloroplast membrane. For example, acidic lipids can be found
Myotubularin 1 (887 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
encoded by the MTM1 gene. This gene is a member of a gene family that encodes lipid phosphatases. Myotubularin is required for muscle cell differentiation and
Tangier disease (875 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article
Tangier disease or hypoalphalipoproteinemia is an extremely rare inherited disorder characterized by a severe reduction in the amount of high density lipoprotein
Pseudoapoptosis (845 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
undergo associated with pseudoapoptosis include blebbing, plasma membrane lipid asymmetry, cytoskeleton alterations, changes in mitochondrial function,
BSCL2 (986 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Berardinelli-Seip congenital lipodystrophy 2 (seipin), seipin lipid droplet biogenesis associated, BSCL2 lipid droplet biogenesis associated, seipin, HMN5C External
Fabry disease (4,006 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
fibers that transmit pain. GI-tract pain is likely caused by accumulation of lipids in the small vasculature of the GI tract, which obstructs blood flow and
Kir2.1 (1,491 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
The Kir2.1 inward-rectifier potassium channel is a lipid-gated ion channel encoded by the KCNJ2 gene. A defect in this gene is associated with Andersen-Tawil
Lamella (cell biology) (481 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article
functions an individual layer can serve. For example, an intercellular lipid lamella is formed when lamellar disks fuse to form a lamellar sheet. It
Ezetimibe/simvastatin (920 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Ezetimibe/simvastatin is a drug combination used for the treatment of dyslipidemia. It is a combination of ezetimibe (known as Zetia in the United States)
FABP6 (915 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
"Apical sodium bile acid transporter and ileal lipid binding protein in gallstone carriers". J. Lipid Res. 47 (1): 42–50. doi:10.1194/jlr.M500215-JLR200
Phosphatidylethanolamine N-methyltransferase (3,536 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
obtained either by dietary consumption or by metabolism of choline-containing lipids is converted to PC, accounts for approximately 70% of PC biosynthesis in
Bupivacaine (1,950 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Animal evidence indicates intralipid, a commonly available intravenous lipid emulsion, can be effective in treating severe cardiotoxicity secondary to
Glycopeptide antibiotic (1,031 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
The core class (including vancomycin) binds to acyl-D-alanyl-D-alanine in lipid II, preventing the addition of new units to the peptidoglycan. Of this core
Cryptosporidium parvum (1,305 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
infection.[citation needed] C. parvum is incapable of de novo lipid synthesis, making its lipid trafficking machinery an important potential therapeutic target
Alkylresorcinol (1,867 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Alkylresorcinols (ARs), also known as resorcinolic lipids, are amphiphilic phenolic lipids characterised by a non-polar odd-numbered alkyl side chain
Sea-blue histiocytosis (287 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
lipid content in the blood leads to excessive cytoplasm loading of lipids within histiocytes. The subsequent incomplete degradation of these lipids leads
Schindler disease (639 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article
Schindler disease, also known as Kanzaki disease and alpha-N-acetylgalactosaminidase deficiency, is a rare disease found in humans. This lysosomal storage
Sandhoff disease (3,011 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Sandhoff disease is a lysosomal genetic, lipid storage disorder caused by the inherited deficiency to create functional beta-hexosaminidases A and B.
Lignan (697 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
non-estrogenic means. A 2021 review found that lignans have a positive effect on lipid profiles of patients with dyslipidemia related diseases. As of 2022 there
Fibrate (1,091 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
which reduce LDL-cholesterol (LDL-C) and have only limited effects on other lipid parameters. Clinical trials have shown that the combination of statins and
Cisterna chyli (365 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
receives fatty chyle from the intestines and thus acts as a conduit for the lipid products of digestion. It is the most common drainage trunk of most of the
Perilipin-1 (3,315 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Perilipin, also known as lipid droplet-associated protein, perilipin 1, or PLIN, is a protein that, in humans, is encoded by the PLIN gene. The perilipins
Metachromatic leukodystrophy (3,183 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
recessive inheritance pattern. Like many other genetic disorders that affect lipid metabolism, there are several forms of MLD, which are late infantile, juvenile
Type I hypersensitivity (840 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
mediators from storage granules and concurrent synthesis of inflammatory lipid mediators from arachidonic acid; some of these mediators include histamine
Microbial oil (1,668 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
oil, also known as Microbial oil consists of the intracellular storage lipids, triacyglycerols. It is similar to vegetable oil, another biologically produced
Cytidine triphosphate (167 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
glycerophospholipids, where it is used for activation and transfer of diacylglycerol and lipid head groups, and glycosylation of proteins. CTP acts as an inhibitor of
Fatty-acid metabolism disorder (971 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
protein that is required to oxidize fatty acids. They are an inborn error of lipid metabolism, and when it affects the muscles also a metabolic myopathy. The
Cellular compartment (750 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
cytosol of a eukaryotic cell, usually surrounded by a single or double lipid layer membrane. These compartments are often, but not always, defined as
Very long-chain acyl-CoA synthetase (733 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
fatty acids into fatty acyl-CoA esters, and thereby play a key role in lipid biosynthesis and fatty acid degradation. This isozyme activates long-chain
Liver X receptor beta (1,201 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
efflux positive regulation of pancreatic juice secretion lipid homeostasis negative regulation of lipid transport transcription initiation from RNA polymerase
HMG-CoA reductase (4,109 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
concentration of cholesterol, which is considered, by those who accept the standard lipid hypothesis, an important determinant of atherosclerosis. This enzyme is
Hormone receptor (1,999 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
follicle-stimulating hormone, luteinizing hormone and insulin. These molecules are not lipid-soluble and therefore cannot diffuse through cell membranes. Consequently
S1PR5 (1,030 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
a human gene which encodes a G protein-coupled receptor which binds the lipid signaling molecule sphingosine 1-phosphate (S1P). Hence this receptor is
Sorting nexin (365 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
cytoplasm and have the potential for membrane association either through their lipid-binding PX domain (a phospholipid-binding motif) or through protein–protein
Organo anion transporter family (1,503 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
organic anions across the cell membrane. Therefore, OATPs are present in the lipid bilayer of the cell membrane, acting as the cell's gatekeepers. OATPs belong
Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor (1,850 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
of cellular differentiation, development, and metabolism (carbohydrate, lipid, protein), and tumorigenesis of higher organisms. Three types of PPARs have
Organo anion transporter family (1,503 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
organic anions across the cell membrane. Therefore, OATPs are present in the lipid bilayer of the cell membrane, acting as the cell's gatekeepers. OATPs belong
Trimethylamine N-oxide (1,780 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article
Trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO) is an organic compound with the formula (CH3)3NO. It is in the class of amine oxides. Although the anhydrous compound is
Leukotriene C4 (563 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
(NOX4), ROS accumulation and oxidative DNA damage. Besides being a potent lipid mediator in asthma and inflammation, LTC4 was reported to be involved in
Myristoylation (2,277 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Myristoylation is a lipidation modification where a myristoyl group, derived from myristic acid, is covalently attached by an amide bond to the alpha-amino
Lipid II (1,324 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Lipid II is a precursor molecule in the synthesis of the cell wall of bacteria. It is a peptidoglycan, which is amphipathic and named for its bactoprenol
Beta-Nitropropionic acid (569 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
all alterations elicited by the toxin, like mitochondrial dysfunction and lipid peroxidation, by activation of the CB1 receptor. Roberts, Toby John (2004)
Infantile neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis (348 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article
Infantile neuronal ceroid lipofuscinoses (INCL) or Santavuori disease or Hagberg-Santavuori disease or Santavuori-Haltia disease or Infantile Finnish type
Mycobacterium vaccae (1,350 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
a lipid called 10(Z)-hexadecenoic acid found in Mycobacterium vaccae, and discovered that inside stimulated immune cells (macrophages), the lipid binds
Peptide hormone (547 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
on the surface of target cells via second messengers; the latter, being lipid-soluble, move through the plasma membranes of target cells (both cytoplasmic
CYP4F8 (1,276 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
involved in drug metabolism and synthesis of cholesterol, steroids and other lipids. This protein localizes to the endoplasmic reticulum and functions as a
Hexamidine (178 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
quaternary ammonium compounds, involving binding to the negatively charged lipid membranes of pathogens. Hexamidine and its shorter congener, propamidine
Tricyclic antidepressant overdose (1,651 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
intravenous fluids and norepinephrine may be used. The use of intravenous lipid emulsion may also be tried. In the early 2000s, TCAs were one of the most
Peroxisome (3,863 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
peroxide generating and scavenging activities. They perform key roles in lipid metabolism and the reduction of reactive oxygen species. Peroxisomes are
CYP4A11 (2,570 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
involved in drug metabolism and synthesis of cholesterol, steroids and other lipids. This protein localizes to the endoplasmic reticulum and hydroxylates medium-chain
PTGFRN (687 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
of a receptor regulatory protein associated with lipid droplet accumulation in 3T3-L1 cells". J. Lipid Res. 39 (6): 1152–61. doi:10.1016/S0022-2275(20)32539-6
Avicularin (133 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Polygonum aviculare, Rhododendron aureum and Taxillus kaempferi. It suppresses lipid accumulation through repression of C/EBPα-activated GLUT4-mediated glucose
ABCG1 (1,099 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
macrophage cholesterol and phospholipids transport, and may regulate cellular lipid homeostasis in other cell types. Several alternative splice variants have
Zinc transporter ZIP6 (535 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
of enzymes. It is involved in protein, nucleic acid, carbohydrate, and lipid metabolism, as well as in the control of gene transcription, growth, development
Sodium nitrite (5,742 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
nitrite has been found to give taste and color to the meat and inhibit lipid oxidation that leads to rancidity, with varying degrees of effectiveness
Hepoxilin (3,972 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
formed on linoleic acid that is esterified to a sphingosine in a complex lipid termed esterified omega-hydroxylacyl-sphingosin (EOS). The full structural
Fenofibrate/pravastatin (569 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article
Fenofibrate/pravastatin, sold under the brand name Pravafenix, is a combination medication for the treatment of hypercholesterolemia (high blood cholesterol
Membrane potential (7,837 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
to –40 mV. All animal cells are surrounded by a membrane composed of a lipid bilayer with proteins embedded in it. The membrane serves as both an insulator
Sulfatidosis (100 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article
Sulfatidosis is a form of lysosomal storage disease resulting in a proliferation of sulfatide. It is caused by a genetic insufficiency of sulfatase enzymes
Valinomycin (854 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
potassium-specific transporter and facilitates the movement of potassium ions through lipid membranes "down" the electrochemical potential gradient. The stability constant
Bay K8644 (132 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
nifedipine with positive inotropic activity, and as an aromatic it is highly lipid soluble. Bay K8644 targets L-type voltage-gated calcium channels. It is
Gemfibrozil (950 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
brand name Lopid among others, is a medication used to treat abnormal blood lipid levels. It is generally less preferred than statins. Use is recommended
Yakgwa (921 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
reducing lipid oxidation of yakgwa. The use of ginger powder instead of the traditional ginger juice used in the recipe helps support the lipid oxidative
Epoxide hydrolase 2 (3,080 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
to the corresponding diols. A different region of this protein also has lipid-phosphate phosphatase activity. Mutations in the EPHX2 gene have been associated
Signal transduction (7,624 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
respectively). In addition, some molecules such as steroid hormones are lipid-soluble and thus cross the plasma membrane to reach cytoplasmic or nuclear
Herpesvirus glycoprotein B (723 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
the viral cell entry of Herpes simplex virus (HSV). Herpesviruses have a lipid bilayer, called the envelope, which contains twelve surface glycoproteins
Jansky–Bielschowsky disease (792 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article
Jansky–Bielschowsky disease is an extremely rare autosomal recessive genetic disorder that is part of the neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis (NCL) family of
Mir-370 microRNA precursor family (1,005 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
the expression of microRNA-122 and Cpt1alpha and affects lipid metabolism". Journal of Lipid Research. 51 (6): 1513–23. doi:10.1194/jlr.M004812. PMC 3035515
Sulfatidosis (100 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article
Sulfatidosis is a form of lysosomal storage disease resulting in a proliferation of sulfatide. It is caused by a genetic insufficiency of sulfatase enzymes
Weston A. Price Foundation (1,572 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
A. Price Foundation is known for its controversial position against the lipid hypothesis, maintaining a positive stance towards the consumption of saturated
Herpesvirus glycoprotein B (723 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
the viral cell entry of Herpes simplex virus (HSV). Herpesviruses have a lipid bilayer, called the envelope, which contains twelve surface glycoproteins
Cytokine (3,857 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
important in cell signaling. Due to their size, cytokines cannot cross the lipid bilayer of cells to enter the cytoplasm and therefore typically exert their
CYP2E1 (2,934 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
site when catalysis is not coordinated correctly, resulting in potential lipid peroxidation as well as protein and DNA oxidation. CYP2E1 is particularly
Epoxide hydrolase 2 (3,080 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
to the corresponding diols. A different region of this protein also has lipid-phosphate phosphatase activity. Mutations in the EPHX2 gene have been associated
CYP1A1 (1,835 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
between omega-3 fatty acids and cardiac disease?". Prostaglandins & Other Lipid Mediators. 96 (1–4): 99–108. doi:10.1016/j.prostaglandins.2011.09.001. PMID 21945326
Toll-like receptor 4 (9,082 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
covalently bound to lipid A plays also and indispensable role in TLR4 activation through CD14/TLR4/MD-2. However, in addition to the lipid A domain, the polysaccharide
Neurodegeneration with brain iron accumulation (1,097 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
NBIA disorders have also been associated with several genes in synapse and lipid metabolism related pathways. NBIA is not one disease but an entire group
Viral neuraminidase (1,059 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Sialic acid is a negatively charged sugar associated with the protein and lipid portions of lipoproteins.[citation needed] To infect a host cell, the influenza
Dirithromycin (264 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
a macrolide glycopeptide antibiotic. Dirithromycin (Dynabac) is a more lipid-soluble prodrug derivative of 9S-erythromycyclamine prepared by condensation
GBA2 (942 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
process lipid glycosylation regulation of actin filament polymerization regulation of microtubule polymerization regulation of membrane lipid distribution
Alkenone (769 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
alkenones remains under debate although it is likely that they are storage lipids. Alkenones were first described in ocean sediments recovered from Walvis
Clomestrone (483 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
treatment of atherosclerosis. It is said to have beneficial effects on serum lipid profiles while producing minimal feminization, though some estrogenic side
Phytosterol (3,704 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
distribution, metabolism, analysis, and health-promoting uses". Progress in Lipid Research. 70: 35–61. doi:10.1016/j.plipres.2018.04.001. ISSN 1873-2194.
COVID-19 vaccine (22,024 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
The delivery of mRNA is achieved by a coformulation of the molecule into lipid nanoparticles, which protect the RNA strands and help their absorption into
Long-chain fatty acid transport protein 1 (598 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
sphingomyelin and cholesterol metabolism in growing 293 cells". Journal of Lipid Research. 43 (9): 1380–9. doi:10.1194/jlr.M200130-JLR200. PMID 12235169
Volume of distribution (1,132 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
that is widely distributed in tissues. In rough terms, drugs with a high lipid solubility (non-polar drugs), low rates of ionization, or low plasma protein
Vitamin B3 (3,446 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
vitamin activity, nicotinamide does not have the same pharmacological, lipid-modifying effects or side effects as niacin, i.e., when niacin takes on
Chrysophanol (1,419 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
therefore be used for lipid metabolic disorders in a clinical setting. Chrysophanol has also been shown to exhibit the same properties lipid lowering in rats
Apolipoprotein B deficiency (144 words) [view diff] no match in snippet view article find links to article
Apolipoprotein B deficiency is an autosomal dominant disorder resulting from a missense mutation which reduces the affinity of apoB-100 for the low-density
Voltage-gated potassium channel (1,770 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
solved (Protein Databank Accession Number 2A79​), and then refined in a lipid membrane-like environment (PDB: 2r9r​). Voltage-gated K+ channels are selective
ACOT11 (1,401 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Acyl-coenzyme A thioesterase 11 also known as StAR-related lipid transfer protein 14 (STARD14) is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the ACOT11 gene
Niceritrol (118 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
(Nicotinamide), to which it is slowly hydrolysed. Niceritrol has been used as a lipid regulating drug in hyperlipidaemias and as a vasodilator in the treatment
Chain reaction (2,543 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
organisms include excitation of neurons in epilepsy and lipid peroxidation. In peroxidation, a lipid radical reacts with oxygen to form a peroxyl radical
Perylene (418 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
pollutant. In cell membrane cytochemistry, perylene is used as a fluorescent lipid probe. It is the parent compound of a class of rylene dyes. Like other polycyclic
Kir6.2 (1,212 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Kir6.2 is a major subunit of the ATP-sensitive K+ channel, a lipid-gated inward-rectifier potassium ion channel. The gene encoding the channel is called
Phosphoinositide phospholipase C (2,216 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
participate in phosphatidylinositol 4,5-bisphosphate (PIP2) metabolism and lipid signaling pathways in a calcium-dependent manner. At present, the family
Glymphatic system (3,373 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Nedergaard, Thrane and colleagues also showed that the paravascular transport of lipids through the glymphatic pathway activated glial calcium signalling and that
ENTH domain (497 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
basic groove that forms the binding pocket for the Ins(1,4,5)P3 ligand. The lipid ligand is coordinated by residues from surrounding alpha-helices and all
KvLQT2 (1,369 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Kv7.2 (KvLQT2) is a voltage- and lipid-gated potassium channel protein coded for by the gene KCNQ2. It is associated with benign familial neonatal epilepsy
Ecdysone (462 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
shown to have cytotoxic properties as well as antioxidant properties on lipid peroxidation. Tebufenozide, sold under the Bayer trademark MIMIC, has ecdysteroid
Acipimox (358 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Acipimox (trade name Olbetam in Europe) is a niacin derivative used as a lipid-lowering agent. It reduces triglyceride levels and increases HDL cholesterol
Ceragenin (514 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
bacteria. CSAs have a high binding affinity for such membranes (including Lipid A) and are able to rapidly disrupt the target membranes leading to rapid
RNA interference (15,445 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
approaches help facilitate siRNA delivery to target cells: lipid nanoparticles and conjugates. Lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) are based on liposome-like structures
Lithocholic acid (757 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
(NAPE). NAPE-PLD facilitates crosstalk between bile acid signals and lipid amide signals. LCA was also shown to have anti-aging effects in a yeast
Hydrophobic effect (1,505 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
formation, protein folding, insertion of membrane proteins into the nonpolar lipid environment and protein-small molecule associations. Hence the hydrophobic
Carotid ultrasonography (1,034 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
ulceration and neovascularization, fibrous cap thickness, and presence of a lipid-rich necrotic core (LNRC). Carotid ultrasound is the preferred initial diagnostic
Rancidification (1,434 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
triglycerides are hydrolyzed and free fatty acids are released. This reaction of lipid with water may require a catalyst (such as a lipase, or acidic or alkaline
Cytostasis (523 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
producing long-lasting cytostasis in cells. Lipopolysaccharide (LPS) and lipid A-associated protein – studies have demonstrated that LPS and LAP are potent
Sialidase-3 (1,122 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
gangliosides. It may play a role in modulating the ganglioside content of the lipid bilayer. Sialidase-3 has been shown to interact with Grb2. GRCh38: Ensembl
Malondialdehyde (922 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
sodium salt of the enolate (m.p. 245 °C). Malondialdehyde results from lipid peroxidation of polyunsaturated fatty acids. It is a prominent product in
RNA interference (15,445 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
approaches help facilitate siRNA delivery to target cells: lipid nanoparticles and conjugates. Lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) are based on liposome-like structures
ACOT12 (444 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
StAR-related lipid transfer protein 15 (STARD15) is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the ACOT12 gene. The protein contains a StAR-related lipid transfer
Hydrophobic effect (1,505 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
formation, protein folding, insertion of membrane proteins into the nonpolar lipid environment and protein-small molecule associations. Hence the hydrophobic
Carotid ultrasonography (1,034 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
ulceration and neovascularization, fibrous cap thickness, and presence of a lipid-rich necrotic core (LNRC). Carotid ultrasound is the preferred initial diagnostic
Botryococcus braunii (1,759 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
great importance in the field of biotechnology. Colonies held together by a lipid biofilm matrix can be found in temperate or tropical oligotrophic lakes
Last universal common ancestor (6,493 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
originated. It is suggested to have been a "cellular organism that had a lipid bilayer and used DNA, RNA, and protein". The LUCA has also been defined
Elastic recoil (271 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
lipoprotein complex formed by type II alveolar cells. The proteins and lipids that comprise surfactant have both a hydrophilic region and a hydrophobic
Hyperphosphatemia (644 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
46 mmol/L (4.5 mg/dL). Levels may appear falsely elevated with high blood lipid levels, high blood protein levels, or high blood bilirubin levels. Treatment
Aldehyde dehydrogenase 3 family, member A1 (2,547 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
metabolism of corticosteroids, biogenic amines, neurotransmitters, and lipid peroxidation. The enzyme encoded by this gene forms a cytoplasmic homodimer
Aquaculture of cobia (1,824 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
near-shore submerged cages. Juveniles thrive on a wide range of protein and lipid, but there are optimal levels where they get the most benefit. After an
ABCA12 (1,410 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
production of an extremely small version of the protein that cannot transport lipids properly. A loss of functional ABCA12 protein causes numerous problems with
Ascoviridae (674 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
phospholipase. The virions consist of an envelope, a core, and an internal lipid membrane associated with the inner particle. The virus capsid is enveloped
Edelfosine (1,394 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
therefore considered to be the prototype of synthetic anti-cancer lipids. "The antitumor ether lipid Edelfosine (ET-18-O-CH3) induces apoptosis in H-ras transformed
Lacteal (399 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
chylomicrons are subject to delipidation by lipoprotein lipase. Eventually, enough lipid has been lost and additional apolipoproteins gained, that the resulting
NFE2L1 (3,657 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
metabolic processes. Loss of hepatic Nfe2l1 has been shown to result in lipid accumulation, hepatocellular damage, cysteine accumulation, and altered
Methanobacteriales (476 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
fewer catabolic substrates and have distinct morphological characteristics, lipid compositions, and RNA sequences. Their cell walls are composed of pseudomurein
Tay–Sachs disease (6,403 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
sphingolipids. When hexosaminidase A is no longer functioning properly, the lipids accumulate in the brain and interfere with normal biological processes.
Substrate presentation (1,873 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
of GM1 lipid rafts in response to astrocyte cholesterol. Cholesterol delivered by apolipoprotein E (ApoE) drives APP to associate with GM1 lipid rafts
Polygodial (869 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Polygodial’s primary antifungal action is as a nonionic surfactant, disrupting the lipid-protein interface of integral proteins nonspecifically, denaturing their
Magnetosome (1,717 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
(MTB). They contain iron-rich magnetic particles that are enclosed within a lipid bilayer membrane. Each magnetosome can often contain 15 to 20 magnetite
GM2 gangliosidoses (1,226 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
in the lysosomes, that breaks down lipids. When beta-hexosaminidase is no longer functioning properly, the lipids accumulate in the nervous tissue of
Pyridoxamine (1,517 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
scavenging of free radical species and carbonyl species formed in sugar and lipid degradation and chelation of metal ions that catalyze Amadori reactions
ABCA2 (1,025 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
protein is highly expressed in brain tissue and may play a role in macrophage lipid metabolism and neural development. Two transcript variants encoding different
Bacterial cell structure (4,605 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
fully understood. Some are lipid-linked to form lipoteichoic acids. Because lipoteichoic acids are covalently linked to lipids within the cytoplasmic membrane
Sterolin (936 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
sterol absorption and excretion. Mutations in either genes result in a lipid disorder, sitosterolemia. The molecular mechanisms regulating the absorption
Triphenylethanol (190 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
never-marketed antiestrogen ethamoxytriphetol (MER-25): 7  and the withdrawn lipid-lowering agent triparanol, as both contain the 1,1,2-triphenylethanol moiety
ATP11B (399 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
activity metal ion binding protein binding ATPase-coupled intramembrane lipid transporter activity hydrolase activity ATP binding magnesium ion binding
GM2-gangliosidosis, AB variant (914 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
beta-hexosaminidase A, a critical enzyme in the nervous system that breaks down a lipid called GM2 ganglioside. If mutations in both alleles at this locus disrupt
Hereditary spastic paraplegia (3,347 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
transport of proteins, structural proteins, cell-maintaining proteins, lipids, and other substances through the cell. Long nerve fibers (axons) are affected
Inward-rectifier potassium channel (2,007 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
Inward-rectifier potassium channels (Kir, IRK) are a specific lipid-gated subset of potassium channels. To date, seven subfamilies have been identified
National Lipid Association (619 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
The National Lipid Association (NLA) is an American non-profit multidisciplinary medical society that aims to enhance the practice of lipid management in
Melon (cetacean) (1,092 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article
lipid composition within the cephalic melon tissue of the pilot whale (Globicephala melaena)". Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Lipids and Lipid
Lantibiotics (1,401 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
epidermin are members of a family of lantibiotics that bind to lipid II, a cell wall precursor lipid component of target bacteria and disrupt cell wall production
SPTLC2 (1,162 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article
sphingosine kinase. The resulting sphingosine-1-phosphate is a potent signaling lipid. Sphingosine is also a substrate for the synthesis of various other molecules