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Lipids in Health and Disease (Subcellular Biochemistry)

By Peter J. Quinn , Xiaoyuan Wang

Book information

Year
2008
ISBN
9781402088308, 1402088302
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
8 MB (8750651 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
620\603
Topic
Chemistry
Scanned
yes
Time added
2011-06-04 13:46:07

Description

This volume gives an up-to-date account of the properties of the classes of lipids that are located in the membranes of all cells. These lipids form the essential structural components of the plasma membrane responsible for maintaining the distinct identity of the cell from its surroundings and mediating the flow of vital solutes into and out of the cell. The membrane lipids also represent reservoirs of signaling molecules that modulate a variety of physiological processes. The presentation gives a balanced perspective of what is currently known about the function of these lipids in healthy cells and tissues and what consequences follow malfunctions in their synthesis and metabolism.

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