The below mentioned article provides a study note on the Fatty Acid Synthesis:- 1. Fatty Acid Synthase 2. Reactions of Fatty Acid Synthesis 3. Sources of Acetyl-CoA 4. Sources of NADPH 5. Citrate and Acyl-CoA Regulate Acetyl-CoA Carboxylase 6. Nutritional State Regulates Lipogenesis 7. Acyl-CoA Regulates Pyruvate Dehydrogenase. Contents: Fatty Acid Synthase Reactions of Fatty […]
Fatty Acid Synthesis | Lipid Metabolism
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Mobilization of Fat from Adipose Tissue | Lipid Metabolism
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In this article we will discuss about the Mobilization of Fat from Adipose Tissue and its Metabolism:- 1. Meaning of Adipose Tissue 2. Influence of Hormones on Adipose Tissue 3. Role of Brown Adipose Tissue. Meaning of Adipose Tissue: Adipose tissue is the main store of triacylglycerol in the body. Adipose tissue was previously considered […]
Formation and Synthesis of Eicosanoids | Lipid Metabolism
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In this article we will discuss about the Formation and Synthesis of Eicosanoids. Formation of Eicosanoids: 1. Eicosanoids formed from arachidonate and some other C20 fatty acids with methylene-interrupted bonds, physiologically and pharmacologically active compounds known as prostaglandins (PG), thromboxane’s (TX), and leukotriene’s (LT). Physiologically, they are considered to act as local hormones. 2. Arachidonic […]
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