Lipid metabolism

The physiologic and metabolic processes involved in the assimilation of dietary lipids and in the synthesis and degradation of lipids. Lipids (Fig. 1) form a class of compounds composed of neutral fats (triglycerides), phospholipids, glycolipids, sterols (steroid alcohols), and fat-soluble vitamins...

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Main Author: Martin A. Rizack
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Language:English
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Summary:The physiologic and metabolic processes involved in the assimilation of dietary lipids and in the synthesis and degradation of lipids. Lipids (Fig. 1) form a class of compounds composed of neutral fats (triglycerides), phospholipids, glycolipids, sterols (steroid alcohols), and fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, and K). As a group, they share the common physical property of insolubility in water (however, some lipids, such as phospholipids, do have a limited solubility in water). Fat and oil Lipid Lipidomics Metabolism Phospholipid Steroid Triglyceride (triacylglycerol) Vitamin Vitamin A Vitamin D Vitamin E Vitamin K
DOI:10.1036/1097-8542.385600