Lipidcore
Lipidcore, or lipid core, is a term used to describe the lipid-rich interior found in several biological and technological systems. It denotes the hydrophobic phase where neutral lipids are stored or encapsulated, contrasted with surrounding aqueous environments or lipid shells.
In nature, the most common examples are lipoproteins in circulation. The core of chylomicrons, very-low-density lipoprotein
Inside cells, lipid droplets have a core of triglycerides and cholesteryl esters, coated by a phospholipid
In atherosclerosis, lipid cores form when lipids accumulate in the arterial wall and are retained after cell
In nanomedicine, lipid-core concepts appear in lipid-based delivery systems where a lipid-rich interior encapsulates hydrophobic drugs.