Drugs Containing Lipids
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The lipids are a large and diverse group of naturally occur-ring organic compounds that are related by their solubility in nonpolar organic solvents (e.g. ether, chloroform, acetone, and benzene) and are generally insoluble in water.
Drugs Containing Lipids
INTRODUCTION
The lipids are a large and diverse group of naturally
occur-ring organic compounds that are related by their solubility in nonpolar
organic solvents (e.g. ether, chloroform, acetone, and benzene) and are
generally insoluble in water. There is great structural variety among the
lipids and comprise of fixed oils, fats, and waxes. The lipids of physiological
importance for humans have the following major functions:
1. They serve as structural components
of biological membranes.
2. They provide energy reserves,
predominantly in the form of triacylglycerols.
3. Both lipids and lipid derivatives
serve as vitamins and hormones.
4. Lipophilic bile acids aid in lipid
solubilization.
