Synthesis of Triglycerides

Synthesis of Triglycerides

Biochemistry Topics, Lipid Metabolism

Last Updated: March 19, 2026 Introduction to the Synthesis of Triglycerides Fatty acids are stored for future use as triglycerides (TG; also termed triacylglycerides, TAG) in all cells, but primarily in adipocytes of adipose tissue. Triglycerides constitute molecules...