Microalgal lipid is one of the most promising feedstocks for biodiesel production. Chlorella appears to be a particularly good option, and nitrogen (N) starvation is an efficient environmental pressure used to increase lipid accumulation in Chlorella cells. The effects of N starvation of an oil-producing wild microalga, Chlorella sorokiniana C3, on lipid accumulation were investigated using thi...

Background: Polycystic ovary disease is the most common endocrine disorder among women of reproductive age group with a prevalence around 6-18%. Asian population PCOS are at higher risk for insulin resistance and type-2 diabetes mellitus. Early screening detection can prevent future metabolic co-morbidities. Lipid accumulation product (LAP) new emerging index identify abnormalities these women....

Lipid metabolism is important for cellular energy homeostasis. Excessive cellular lipid accumulation is associated with various human diseases such as obesity, cardiovascular disease or even cancer. It has been recognized that miR-181a is an important modulator in regulating T lymphocyte differentiation, vascular development and cerebellar neurodegeneration. Here we reports a novel function of ...