lipids

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1. A group of organic molecules (see also organic molecule) that includes fats, oils, and waxes. Lipids do not dissolve in water. In animals, including humans, lipids store energy and form parts of cell structures, such as cell membranes.

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Example Sentences

These reactive oxygen species damage cells through oxidation, stripping electrons from essential components such as lipids, proteins, and DNA.

From Science Daily

"You're not a eukaryote if you don't have sterols or comparable membrane lipids," Summons says.

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UBT251 led to a mean weight loss of 19.7% after 24 weeks of treatment and also improved patients’ waist circumference, blood glucose, blood pressure, and lipids relative to placebo, the companies said.

From Barron's

The strongest and most consistent evidence centers on heart health, particularly blood lipids.

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They analyzed thousands of proteins, lipids, metabolites, and trace elements in both plasma and red blood cells.

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