Biological membranes are key elements for the maintenance of cell architecture and
physiology. Beyond a pure barrier separating the inner space of the cell from the outer, the …

Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) take part in the immune system by mounting a first line of
defense against pathogens. Recurrent structural and functional aspects are observed …

This review deals with the effects of synthetic and natural fatty acids on the biophysical
properties of membranes, and on their implication on cell function. Natural fatty acids are …

Numerous studies have shown that high olive oil intake reduces blood pressure (BP). These
positive effects of olive oil have frequently been ascribed to its minor components, such as α …

Nowadays we understand cell membranes not as a simple double lipid layer but as a
collection of complex and dynamic protein–lipid structures and microdomains that serve as …

• Introduction• Membrane lipid composition• Membrane lipid structure• Membrane lipid
organization‐Why so many different lipids?‐Lipid mixing and demixing‐Lateral pressure …

Introduction: The beneficial effects of oleic acid in cancer processes can no longer be
doubted, but little is known about the mechanisms of action behind this phenomenon. Aim …

Although most drugs bind to proteins and regulate their activity, some drugs act through a
new therapeutic approach called membrane-lipid therapy and bind to lipids, thus modulating …

Heat stress is a common and, therefore, an important environmental impact on cells and
organisms. While much attention has been paid to severe heat stress, moderate temperature …

2-Hydroxy fatty acids (hFA) are important components of a subset of mammalian
sphingolipids. The presence of hFA in sphingolipids is best described in the nervous system …