Biogenesis of Fatty Acids, Lipids and Membranes

Geiger, Otto

This book provides a comprehensive overview of lipid formation, assembly, and their role in generating biological membranes.

Key topics include:

• Lipid and Membrane Formation: Detailed chapters on the biosynthesis pathways of various microbial lipid classes, offering a unique compendium of lipid biology.
• Functional Aspects: Exploration of the roles of lipids, lipid residues, and membranes in microbes, including their function and remodeling.
• Microbial Lipid Classes: Coverage of lipid and membrane formation in Archaea, Bacteria, and eukaryotic microbes.
• Lipid-Carrying Biomolecules: Significant chapters on microbial lipid-carrying biomolecules and lipid/membrane-associated structures and processes.

The book also covers topics such as:

• AcetylCoA Synthesis and Regulation
• Bacterial Sphingolipids
• Membrane Homeostasis
• Lipid Metabolism in Microalgae and Yeast
• Lipid-Protein Interactions
• Evolution of Lipids and Membranes

Written in an informative style the book is accessible and engaging for both newcomers and experts.

Details

Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2026-10-16

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9783032075611

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Dimensions: 235.0cm x155.0cm

Pages: None