Update of the LIPID MAPS comprehensive classification system for lipids

In 2005, the International Lipid Classification and Nomenclature Committee under the sponsorship of the LIPID MAPS Consortium developed and established a "Comprehensive Classification System for Lipids" based on well-defined chemical and biochemical principles and using an ontology that is...

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Published in:Journal of lipid research Vol. 50 Suppl; p. S9
Main Authors: Fahy, Eoin, Subramaniam, Shankar, Murphy, Robert C, Nishijima, Masahiro, Raetz, Christian R H, Shimizu, Takao, Spener, Friedrich, van Meer, Gerrit, Wakelam, Michael J O, Dennis, Edward A
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: United States 01.04.2009
Subjects:
Databases, Factual
Lipid Metabolism
Lipids - chemistry
Lipids - classification
Terminology as Topic
ISSN:0022-2275
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Summary:In 2005, the International Lipid Classification and Nomenclature Committee under the sponsorship of the LIPID MAPS Consortium developed and established a "Comprehensive Classification System for Lipids" based on well-defined chemical and biochemical principles and using an ontology that is extensible, flexible, and scalable. This classification system, which is compatible with contemporary databasing and informatics needs, has now been accepted internationally and widely adopted. In response to considerable attention and requests from lipid researchers from around the globe and in a variety of fields, the comprehensive classification system has undergone significant revisions over the last few years to more fully represent lipid structures from a wider variety of sources and to provide additional levels of detail as necessary. The details of this classification system are reviewed and updated and are presented here, along with revisions to its suggested nomenclature and structure-drawing recommendations for lipids.
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ISSN:0022-2275
DOI:10.1194/jlr.R800095-JLR200