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De Novo Synthesis of Fatty Acids Explained by Damina Fatima is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The document discusses the de novo synthesis of fatty acids, primarily occurring in the liver and lactating mammary glands, where acetyl CoA derived from glucose is converted into saturated fatty acids. It outlines the phases of synthesis, including substrate transport, carboxylation of acetyl-CoA to malonyl-CoA, and the role of the fatty acid synthase multienzyme complex. Additionally, it highlights the regulation of fatty acid synthesis by enzymes, metabolites, hormones, and dietary factors.
- Author
- Damina Fatima
- Language
- EN