Structural lipids

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-011494",
  "term": "Structural lipids",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A class of lipids that are major components of biological membranes, providing the structural framework for cells and organelles. Unlike storage lipids, these molecules are amphipathic, possessing both a hydrophilic head and a hydrophobic tail, which enables them to self-assemble into lipid bilayers. The main classes of structural lipids include glycerophospholipids, sphingolipids, and sterol lipids such as cholesterol.",
  "subject": "Analytical Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "glycerophospholipids",
    "sphingolipids",
    "sterol lipids"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2018, 90, 1121. 'Terminology of bioanalytical methods (IUPAC Recommendations 2018)' on page 1182 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2016-1120)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/structural-lipids/"
}