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Raman spectroscopy of lipids: A review

  • Krzysztof Czamara
  • , Katarzyna Majzner
  • , Marta Z. Pacia
  • , K. Kochan
  • , Agnieszka A Kaczor
  • , M. Baranska

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Abstract

Raman spectra of 35 lipids are presented and analyzed in this work. Selected compounds, i.e. saturated/unsaturated fatty acids, triacylglycerols, cholesterol, cholesteryl esters and phospholipids, were chosen to review key lipids involved in cardiovascular disease development. Differences in Raman signatures both between diverse groups of lipids aswell as variousmembers of the same family are investigated in detail in order to elucidate marker features enabling detection and discrimination of lipids in complex samples, particularly of biological origin. This work complements our previous review on important biomolecules, i.e. proteins, and presents a comprehensive database of Raman spectra of naturally occurring lipids.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)4-20
Number of pages17
JournalJournal of Raman Spectroscopy
Volume46
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jan 2015
Externally publishedYes

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This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

  • Cholesterol
  • Cholesteryl esters
  • Fatty acids
  • Lipids
  • Phospholipids
  • Polymorphism
  • Raman
  • Triacylglycerols

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