Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Lipid Metabolism

Lipid metabolism is the process through which lipids (fats and oils) are broken down for energy and for the production of important biological molecules. Lipid metabolism is also responsible for the transport, storage and utilization of fatty acids and glycerides, as well as the production of hormones and cell membr…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 51× across the literature 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Lipid metabolism is the process through which lipids (fats and oils) are broken down for energy and for the production of important biological molecules. Lipid metabolism is also responsible for the transport, storage and utilization of fatty acids and glycerides, as well as the production of hormones and cell membranes. Lipids are an essential part of our daily diet, and their metabolism is crucial for the maintenance of health and well-being. Defects in the metabolism of lipids can lead to disease, and proper regulation of lipid metabolism is necessary for optimal health. Lipid metabolism plays an important role in metabolism of other macronutrients, such as carbohydrates and proteins, and has implications for energy balance in the body.

Research published in this journal

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

How this research is being cited

The 12 articles above have been cited 51 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 Lipid Metabolism, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in International Journal of Cell.

Journal editorial board
Faiz Ul Amin · Korea, Democratic People's Rep Yuping Li · United States Hong WAN · United Kingdom

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