In this article we will discuss about the breakdown of fatty acids. Fats are found in dynamic state in plants, i.e., at one time they are synthesized; while at other time they break down to meet specific requirement of the cells. Active breakdown of fats (insoluble) takes place as follows: (i) During germination of fatty seeds so that the decomposition [...]
The following points highlight the fourteen main processes to transport lipids in human. 1. The major plasma lipids do not circulate in the free form, rather free fatty acids (FFA) are bound to albumin, whereas cholesterol, triglycerides and phospholipids are transported in the form of lipoprotein complexes. The density of these lipoproteins is inversely proportional to their lipid content. 2. [...]
The following points highlight the top three systems for fatty acid synthesis. The systems are: 1. Mitochondrial System 2. Microsomal System for Chain Elongation 3. Extra Mitochondrial System for De NOVO Synthesis. Fatty Acid Synthesis System # 1. Mitochondrial System: a. Mitochondria catalyze the incorporation of acetyl-CoA into long chain fatty acids under anaerobic conditions. b. The enzymes are mostly [...]