Biochemistry Topics, Lipid Metabolism
Last Updated: October 15, 2025 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...
Adipose Tissue & Obesity, Specialized Topics
Last Updated: July 22, 2025 Introduction to Adipose Tissue Adipose tissue is not merely an organ designed to passively store excess carbon in the form of fatty acids esterified to glycerol (triglycerides). Mature adipocytes synthesize and secrete numerous enzymes,...
Biochemistry Topics, Lipid Metabolism
Last Updated: October 24, 2025 Introduction to Fatty Acid Oxidation Humans store fatty acids, without limit, primarily in adipose tissue, as a means to provide readily available energy from their oxidation during periods of fasting. Fatty acids, in most tissues, are...
