But understanding the structure and interactions of cholesterol in biomembranes has been a longstanding obstacle for researchers. “Our breakthrough could have significant implications for ...

Researchers have determined the structure of human HDL cholesterol and say the finding could help explain how this "fat packet" protects against cardiovascular diseases, including heart attack and ...

Insights into how cholesterol-carrying low-density lipoproteins are structured, and how they interact with receptors to enter cells, could help to clarify the role of these particles in ...

Together, lipids and cholesterol form the barriers that define our cells and regulate the cellular exchange of nutrients. At the molecular level, cholesterol possesses a slick and rigid structure.

For the first time, scientists have solved the high-resolution structure of the molecular transporter TSPO, which introduces cholesterol into mitochondria. This protein also serves as a docking ...

Fatty fish is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which help reduce triglycerides (fats in the blood) and inflammation, both of ...

The structure of human HDL cholesterol has been determined by University of Cincinnati (UC) researchers who say the finding could help explain how this "fat packet" protects against cardiovascular ...

With the aid of X-ray crystallography, researchers have revealed the structures of two closely related enzymes that play essential roles in the body's ability to metabolize excess lipids, including ...

So, does cholesterol regulate membrane structure as it does in other organisms? If not, what replaces cholesterol in these functions? Are there signalling pathways that depend on cholesterol?

Researchers used Raman spectroscopy to study cholesterol in cell membranes, discovering unique structural variations. This breakthrough enhances understanding of how cholesterol influences membrane ...

For the first time, scientists in Goettingen, Germany, have solved the high-resolution structure of the molecular transporter TSPO, which introduces cholesterol into mitochondria. This protein ...