Lipid Metabolism Pathway Assay (CAT#: STEM-MB-0365-WXH)

Introduction

Lipids are a large class of compounds that occur in nature and are heterogeneous in chemical composition and structure. The structural diversity of lipids endows them with a variety of important biological functions. Lipids are the main components of biological membranes. They are involved in signaling, regulation of cell growth, proliferation, differentiation, senescence, programmed death, survival, apoptosis, inflammation, motility, membrane homeostasis, chemotherapeutic response and drug resistance. In addition, they provide energy and are involved in the growth and maintenance of life activities of organisms.<br />Lipid metabolic transduction studies include: lipid and metabolite analysis and identification; lipid function and metabolic regulation (including key genes/proteins/enzymes); lipid metabolic pathways and networks.