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 Acid Synthesis Sources of Acetyl-CoA [...]
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 an inert storage depot for [...]
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 acid, usually derived from the [...]