This book provides a comprehensive overview of lipid formation, assembly, and their role in generating biological membranes.Key topics include:Lipid and Membrane Formation: Detailed chapters on the biosynthesis pathways of various microbial lipid classes, offering a unique compendium of lipid biology.Functional Aspects: Exploration of the roles of lipids, lipid residues, and membranes in microbes, including their function and remodeling.Microbial Lipid Classes: Coverage of lipid and membrane formation in Archaea, Bacteria, and eukaryotic microbes.Lipid-Carrying Biomolecules: Significant chapters on microbial lipid-carrying biomolecules and lipid/membrane-associated structures and processes.The book also covers topics such as:AcetylCoA Synthesis and RegulationBacterial SphingolipidsMembrane HomeostasisLipid Metabolism in Microalgae and YeastLipid-Protein InteractionsEvolution of Lipids and MembranesWritten in an informative style the book is accessible and engaging for both newcomers and experts.
