Phytosterols are natural sterols widely found in plants that have a variety of physiological
functions, and their role in reducing cholesterol absorption has garnered much attention …

Biological membranes are tricky to investigate. They are complex in terms of molecular
composition and structure, functional over a wide range of time scales, and characterized by …

Plant sterols are important components of the cell membrane and lipid rafts, which play a
crucial role in various physiological and biochemical processes during development and …

Sterols are integral components of the membrane lipid bilayer and they are involved in many
processes occurring in plants, ranging from regulation of growth and development to stress …

Salinity is one of the most decisive environmental factors threatening the productivity of crop
plants. Understanding the mechanisms of plant salt tolerance is critical to be able to …

Phytosterols are important micronutrients in human diets. Evidence has shown that
phytosterols play an essential role in the reduction of cholesterol in blood and therefore …

Abscisic acid (ABA) is a phytohormone essential to the regulation of numerous aspects of
plant growth and development. The cellular level of ABA is critical to its signalling and is …

Microalgae have gained significant importance in biotechnology development, providing
valuable goods and services in multiple applications. Although there is a rising market for …

Plant cell membranes are the sites of sensing and initiation of rapid responses to changing
environmental factors including salinity stress. Understanding the mechanisms involved in …

Plant sterols have attracted increasing attention due to their excellent cholesterol-lowering
activity. However, free plant sterols have some characteristics of low oil solubility, water …