Interactions between lipids and proteins in the aqueous phases of cells contribute to many aspects of cell physiology. Here we describe a detailed protocol to systematically characterize in ...

Water and oil don’t mix. Since CBD and most of the other substances present in mature Cannabis sativa flower are lipids, CBD extract does not mix well with water-based substances. Lipids also have ...

At the cellular and molecular levels, organisms are engaged in a permanent battle for survival requiring specialized offensive and defensive systems. Pore-forming toxins (PFT), exemplified by the ...

A recent study by researchers affiliated with Colorado State University has found that water-soluble cannabidiol products provide the best absorption of CBD, shedding new light on best practices for ...

Given their essential role as vitamin E, tocopherols and tocotrienols have been studied extensively in animals and plants. In contrast, our understanding of the function of plastochromanol-8 (PC-8), a ...

Lipids are absorbed from the intestine and undergo digestion and metabolism before they can be utilized by the body. Most of the dietary lipids are fats and complex molecules that the body needs to ...

Lipid-based nanoparticles are pivotal in modern medicine, improving drug delivery and mRNA therapies through innovative ...