Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids play a critical role in pregnancy, benefiting both the mother and developing fetus. Omega-3s ...

The palmitic acid structure contains a 16-carbon backbone. ... As the first fatty acid to be produced during initial fatty acid synthesis, ... These disorders are called inborn errors of metabolism.

Interaction of glucose and fatty acid metabolism in muscle. UCP, uncoupling protein; FA, fatty acids. Note that in this model, emphasis is placed on ACC2, the predominant form in muscle.

Scientists have found that elevated blood levels of an amino acid called homocysteine correlate strongly with the severity of an advanced form of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. They also found ...

The study showed that the fatty acid (FA) gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) maternal milk binds to the retinoid X receptor (RXR) found on the heart cells—cardiomyocytes—triggering maturation of the ...

Fatty acids are stabilized during synthesis by acyl carrier proteins (ACPs ), found throughout all branches of life, which support and elongate the growing FA chains. A recent study, by Zhenzhen Zhao ...

ORLANDO — Linoleic acid, an omega-6 fatty acid, may help lower risks for type 2 diabetes and CVD, highlighting the nutritional potential for seed oils, according to a presentation at the annual ...

Cite this: Banting Lecture 2001: Dysregulation of Fatty Acid Metabolism in the Etiology of Type 2 Diabetes - Medscape - Jan 01, 2002. Introduction; What Causes Type 2 Diabetes?