Since its appearance, the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2),
the causal agent of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), represents a global problem for …

Lipid rafts are cholesterol‐and sphingolipid‐enriched specialized membrane domains within
the plasma membrane. Lipid rafts regulate the density and activity of signal receptors by …

Cancer stem cells (CSCs) are a subpopulation of cancer cells with stem cell properties that
sustain cancers, which may be responsible for cancer metastasis or recurrence. Lipid rafts …

Biomimetic cubic phases can be used for protein encapsulation in a variety of applications
such as biosensors and drug delivery. Cubic phases with a high concentration of cholesterol …

Atherosclerosis is one of the most important problems in modern medicine. Its high
prevalence and social significance determine the need for a better understanding of the …

Serine palmitoyl transferase (SPT), the rate-limiting enzyme in the de novo synthesis of
sphingolipids (SL), is needed for embryonic development, physiological homeostasis, and …

Apolipoprotein B (ApoB) is the primary protein of chylomicrons, VLDLs, and LDLs and is
essential for their production. Defects in ApoB synthesis and secretion result in several …

Coronaviruses (CoVs) are emerging pathogens with a significant potential to cause life-
threatening harm to human health. Since the beginning of the 21st century, three highly …

Aquaporin 3 (AQP3) is a peroxiporin, a membrane protein that channels hydrogen peroxide
in addition to water and glycerol. AQP3 expression also correlates with tumor progression …

Cellular membranes are fundamental building blocks regulating an extensive repertoire of
biological functions. These structures contain lipids and membrane proteins that are known …