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 [...]
In this article we will discuss about Ketosis:- 1. Meaning of Ketosis 2. Ketogenesis in the Liver 3. Regulation of Ketogenesis 4. Metabolism of Ketone Bodies 5. Effects 6. Prevention 7. Test for Ketone Bodies in the Urine. Contents: Meaning of Ketosis Ketogenesis in the Liver Regulation of Ketogenesis Metabolism of Ketone Bodies Effects of Ketosis Prevention of Ketosis Test [...]