LNPs are greasy lipid structures, so they are poorly soluble in the water-based environment of the body. ... around 16 monomers in length. So, ...

Synthesis of one of the most abundant organic lipids elucidates its structure. ScienceDaily. Retrieved June 2, 2025 from www.sciencedaily.com / releases / 2021 / 07 / 210713110856.htm.

For the first time, scientists have observed a phosphorus-containing lipid molecule that assembles by itself to form cubes. Research carried out at facilities including DESY has shown that the ...

As anyone who has experienced an annoying alternation between dry and watery eyes can confirm, tears alone aren't enough to keep the eye from drying out. A microscopically thin film of oils known ...

In this month's issue of the Journal of Lipid Research, researchers report the structure of a key long-chain lipid in the tear film lipid layer, which prevents tears from drying out. Their finding ...

Lipid nanoparticles (LNP’s) came to prominence for delivery of RNA with the success of the Moderna and Pfizer BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines. They are also used to deliver therapeutic treatments including ...