Biochemistry Topics, Lipid Metabolism
Last Updated: December 3, 2025 Introduction to Lipid Synthesis Pathways All cells possess the capacity to synthesize fatty acids and phospholipids as a means to ensure continuous integrity of existing membranes as well as in the synthesis of new membranes. However,...
Biochemistry Topics, Lipid Metabolism
Last Updated: November 7, 2025 Omega-3 and Omega-6 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids (PUFA) The term omega, as it relates to fatty acids, refers to the terminal carbon atom farthest from the functional carboxylic acid group (–COOH). The designation of a polyunsaturated...