Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Membrane Composition

Membrane composition refers to the molecular constituents that form biological membranes, including lipids, proteins, and carbohydrates, which determine membrane structure, fluidity, and function. Research published in the International Journal of Lipids examines how specific lipid components influence cellular proc…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 4 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 54× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2835-513X 🗓 Reviewed July 2026

Overview

Membrane composition refers to the molecular constituents that form biological membranes, including lipids, proteins, and carbohydrates, which determine membrane structure, fluidity, and function. Research published in the International Journal of Lipids examines how specific lipid components influence cellular processes and therapeutic applications. Studies have investigated the effects of docosahexaenoic acid supplementation on adipose tissue inflammation in postmenopausal women, revealing insights into how dietary fatty acids interact with membrane systems in metabolic contexts. The journal has also explored modified polymerizable liposomes, examining how alterations in lipid composition affect thermal and physical stability properties that are critical for drug delivery and photoactive applications. Additional work has addressed lipid-related interventions in obesity models, contributing to understanding of how membrane-associated compounds may influence metabolic outcomes. This research area matters because membrane composition directly affects cellular signaling, nutrient transport, immune responses, and disease processes. Understanding how specific lipids and membrane modifications behave under physiological and experimental conditions informs the development of therapeutic strategies, diagnostic tools, and biotechnological applications where membrane integrity and function are paramount.

Research published in this journal

4 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 4 articles above have been cited 54 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Membrane Composition, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in International Journal of Lipids (ISSN 2835-513X).

Journal editorial board
Chih-Sheng Chu · Taiwan Anu Puri · United States Hiroshi Yoshida · Japan

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