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Fats and Fatty Acid Synthesis

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Fats, also known as lipids, are essential macromolecules that play critical roles in energy storage, cellular structure, and signaling. Fatty acids, the building blocks of fats, are long hydrocarbon chains that can be saturated or unsaturated, influencing their physical properties and biological functions. This article delves into the synthesis of fatty acids, highlighting the biochemical pathways involved and their significance in human health.

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

Author: Dr. Arumbaka Sudheer Babu1, Mudavath Vinod Kumar2

Language: English

Topic: Lipid metabolism and biosynthesis

Subfield: Biochemistry

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Domain: Life Sciences

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W6949391624

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