| 15 Biosynthesis and Storage of Fatty Acids in Liver and Adipose Tissue
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After reading this chapter you should be able to:
- Describe the pathway of fatty acid synthesis, and in particular the roles of the malonyl-CoA carboxylase and the multifunctional enzyme fatty acid synthase.
- Outline short-term and long-term regulation of fatty acid synthesis.
- Explain the concepts of elongation and desaturation of the fatty acid chain.
- Describe the synthesis of triglycerides.
- Discuss endocrine function of adipose tissue.
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