About twenty years ago, the functional lipid raft model of the plasma membrane was
published. It took into account decades of research showing that cellular membranes are not …

Inflammation is a complex and potentially life-threatening condition that involves the
participation of a variety of chemical mediators, signaling pathways, and cell types. The …

Ergosterol (ERG) is a critical sterol in the cell membranes of fungi, and its biosynthesis is
tightly regulated by 25 known enzymes along the ERG production pathway. The effects of …

The endoplasmic reticulum (ER) uses an elaborate surveillance system called the ER
quality control (ERQC) system. The ERQC facilitates folding and modification of secretory …

Secretion of pulmonary surfactant in the alveoli of the lungs is essential to maintain lung
function. Stretching of alveoli during lung inflation is the main trigger for surfactant secretion …

Plasmalogens are a class of phospholipids carrying a vinyl ether bond in sn-1 and an ester
bond in sn-2 position of the glycerol backbone. Although they are widespread in all tissues …

Introduction: Although n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids have been widely described as
antiinflammatory fats, little is known about the role of oleic acid in immune system. Aim: The …

Store-operated calcium entry (SOCE) is activated in response to depletion of the
endoplasmic reticulum-Ca 2+ stores following stimulation of plasma membrane receptors …

Caveolae are cholesterol and glycosphingolipid-rich flask-shaped invaginations of the
plasma membrane which are particularly abundant in vascular endothelium and present in …

Numerous studies have linked severe stress to the development of major depressive
disorder (MDD) and suicidal behaviors. Furthermore, recent preclinical studies from our …