About the Lipid Library

The AOCS Lipid Library® is your go-to source for comprehensive and expertly curated information on lipid science and technology. Whether you're looking to understand the latest research, develop innovative products, or broaden your knowledge, this guide provides the essential tools you need to succeed.

Since January 2017, the Lipid Library has been under the expert guidance of Editor-in-Chief Alejandro Marangoni.

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Triacylglycerol Biosynthesis in Eukaryotic Microalgae– the biological basis for the 3rd generation biofuel

The Search for Alternative Energies Due to the ever-increasing energy demand, diminishing…

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Laboratory Accreditation in a Lipid Analysis Context

Abstract: Laboratory accreditation is accepted as an important goal to achieve, but…

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Acylglycerol Lipases (Neutral Lipid Hydrolysis)

Introduction Triacylglycerol (triglyceride, TG) hydrolysis represents a crucial step in the absorption…

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Arabidopsis Acyl-Coenzyme A-Binding Proteins

1.  Introduction Lipids are important in many biological processes. To deliver their…

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Production of Omega-3 and Omega-6 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids by Metabolic Engineering of Yarrowia lipolytica

Abstract The omega-3 fatty acids, cis-5, 8,11,14,17-eicosapentaenoic acid (C20:5; EPA) and cis-4,7,10,13,16,19-docosahexaenoic…