News tagged with lipid droplets

Simulated digestion: Nanomaterial made from lipids and silicon dioxide improves absorption of pharmaceuticals

(Phys.org) -- Some medicines have to be taken either before, after, or during a meal because food ingredients can affect its absorption or bioavailability. Australian researchers have now encapsulated drugs ...

Chemistry / Materials Science

created Apr 27, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Scientists pinpoint protein link to fat storage

A protein found present in all cells in the body could help scientists better understand how we store fat.

Chemistry / Biochemistry

created Sep 17, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

New 'microcapsules' put more medication into the bloodstream to treat disease

Scientists are reporting a potential solution to a problem that limits the human body’s ability to absorb and use medications for heart disease, Type-2 diabetes, cancer and other conditions. It is a “nano-hybrid ...

Chemistry / Biochemistry

created May 27, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0