The pancreas is an organ deep in the abdomen of the human body. Although it is small in size, its physiological function and pathological changes are closely related to life. It mainly plays an ...

A lipase test is a blood test that measures the level of a digestive enzyme called lipase in your blood. It may also be referred to as a serum lipase or LPS. What is lipase? Your doctor might order a ...

A doctor may recommend a lipase blood test if a person has symptoms of a pancreatic disorder. Lipase is an enzyme that may be high in people with pancreatitis, or other conditions. The pancreas ...

Adipose tissue is specialized in energy storage as fat. During the postprandial state, surplus glucose and fatty acids (FAs) are converted into triacylglycerol (TAG), an energetically efficient ...

Scientists at the University of Copenhagen’s department of chemistry have discovered a way to monitor enzyme workflows. Their results (“Direct observation of Thermomyces lanuginosus lipase diffusional ...

Loss-of-function mutations in ANGPTL3 are associated with reductions in plasma levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol and triglycerides in humans ...

Breastfeeding offers a myriad of benefits for both mom and baby. But it’s also true that this wonderful bonding activity and healthy way to feed your baby can come with a few challenges. Whether ...