Lipids: Fundamentals and Properties

This lecture introduces the fundamentals of lipids, focusing on their structure, function, and properties in the cell membrane. It covers lipid types, such as phospholipids and glycolipids, their roles in membrane composition, and the influence of (un)saturated chains on lipid bilayers. The Fluid Mosaic Model and the organization of membrane proteins and channels are discussed, along with the impact of cholesterol on membrane stability. Additionally, lipid dynamics, lipid bilayer phases, and lipid rafts are explored, highlighting the importance of lipid composition in cellular processes.