Lipids (Volume 108) (Methods in Cell Biology, Volume 108) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0123864879 ISBN 13: 9780123864871

Publisher: Academic Press, 2012

Synopsis

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.This volume of Methods in Cell Biology covers such areas as Membrane structure and dynamics, Imaging, and Lipid Protein Interactions. It will be an essential tool for researchers and students alike.

• Covers such areas as membrane structure and dynamics, imaging, and lipid protein interactions
• An essential tool for researchers and students alike
• International authors
• Renowned editors

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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.This volume of Methods in Cell Biology covers such areas as Membrane structure and dynamics, Imaging, and Lipid Protein Interactions. It will be an essential tool for researchers and students alike.

Edition details

• Publisher: Academic Press
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0123864879
• ISBN 13: 9780123864871
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 528
• Editor: Di Paolo Gilbert, Wenk Markus R.