Researchers discover a new mechanism controlling the uptake of lipids from digested food. The maintenance of a balanced lipid homeostasis is critical for our health. While consumption of excessive ...

UCLA investigators have identified a new molecule that may help regulate the delivery of fats to cells for energy and storage. Published in the April issue of the journal Cell Metabolism, the finding ...

Lipoproteins are classified based on their density, electrophoretic mobility, and nature of apoprotein content. Based on their density, lipoproteins can be classified into chylomicrons, very ...

Blood samples of lipemia caused by chylomicrons can be cleared using the Lipemic Serum Clarification System from Beckman Coulter. Chylomicrons are fat particles, 80–500nm in diameter, that affect the ...

Contrary to popular opinion, not all trans fats are bad for you. Researchers have now found that a diet with enriched levels of trans vaccenic acid (VA) -- a natural animal fat found in dairy and beef ...