%0 Journal Article %T Sphingolipids in intestine and liver: How to analyze? %A Nikolaus Gassler %J World Journal of Gastrointestinal Pathophysiology %D 2012 %I Baishideng Publishing Group Co. Limited %R 10.4291/wjgp.v3.i6.99 %X Identification and quantification of lipids, in particular sphingolipids from intestine and liver, using multidimensional mass spectrometry has dramatically improved our understanding of lipid-based molecular pathways and signaling. The editorial gives a short overview about basic technical approaches to characterize lipids from intestine and liver. %K Intestine %K Lipids %K Liver %K Mass spectrometry %U http://www.wjgnet.com/2150-5330/full/v3/i6/99.htm