Cellular Lipid in Health and Disease

<p><i>Cellular Lipid in Health and Disease</i> presents a comprehensive and systematic coverage of the various roles lipids play in human biology. The book is organized in four parts, covering the foundational concepts of lipid biology and the therapeutic opportunities they present. Sections cover basic concepts of cellular lipid, the roles it plays in the cell, structure and physiology, regulation mechanisms, storage, and utilization; the organelles involved in lipid trafficking, metabolism in aging, cholesterol homeostasis, lipid droplets (LDs), and lipid oxidation; and the roles lipids play in specific disease states, including renal, metabolic, cardiovascular and fatty liver diseases. </p> <p>Other conditions covered include cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, and the intricate relationship between cellular lipids and autophagy. Final sections cover therapeutic opportunities, including drug carrier systems, modeling lipid metabolism, and prevention therapeutics. This a complete reference targeted at graduate students and early career researchers in cell biology, biochemistry and pharmacology. Research physicians can also benefit from the foundational content and links to pathologies and therapeutic opportunities.</p>