Explores the diverse structures and functions of lipids, including triglycerides, phosphoglycerolipids, and steroids, focusing on their roles in biological membranes and signaling pathways.
Explores the regulation of lipid absorption and metabolism in the digestive system, covering bile salts, chylomicrons, water absorption, and detoxification functions of the liver.
Delves into the molecular basis of genetic diseases, discussing specific examples like Phenylketonuria and Haemophilia A, and the development of small molecule drugs for genetic disorders.
Explores the synthesis of sphingolipids, focusing on ceramide formation, glycosylation, and sphingomyelin conversion, as well as the biosynthesis of complex glycosphingolipids.