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Lipid metabolism and biosynthesis

Lipid metabolism and biosynthesis is a research topic within Biochemistry. Science Explorer counts 26k research works in it since 1950. 10.0% of them reached the world's top 10% most cited for their field and year.

This cluster of papers explores the diverse aspects of lipid metabolism, including the synthesis and storage of lipids in various organisms. It covers topics such as lipid droplets, triacylglycerol synthesis, adipose tissue lipolysis, glycerolipids, fatty acid biosynthesis, phospholipid metabolism, diacylglycerol acyltransferase, perilipin proteins, seed oil production, and chloroplast lipid biogenesis.

  • Lipid Droplets
  • Triacylglycerol Synthesis
  • Adipose Tissue Lipolysis
  • Glycerolipids
  • Fatty Acid Biosynthesis
  • Phospholipid Metabolism
  • Diacylglycerol Acyltransferase
  • Perilipin Proteins
  • Seed Oil Production
  • Chloroplast Lipid Biogenesis
Research works
26k
fractional, since 1950
In the world top 10%
2.6k
per year above
Top-10% rate
10.0%
share of its works in the world top 10%
Growth, 2018-21 → 2022-25
+9%
the tick is no change
Largest producer
China
49% of the 10 largest, 2022-now
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