KINE 4020 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Hmg-Coa Reductase, White Adipose Tissue, Cholesteryl Ester
18 Feb 2016
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Lipids only in animal foods energy from lipids. Shorter chains/with more double bonds are more water-soluble. Counting from carboxyl end, and identifies location of all double bonds. Counting from methyl end, and only identifies location of first double bond: essential fatty acids, omega-3 and 6 fatty acids. Not synthesized in the body, so need to be obtained through diet. Don"t have -12 and -15 desaturases to make linoleic ( -6) and - linolenic ( -3) Without these fats can have retarded growth, dermatitis, kidney lesions, and early death; more common in places with restricted food access, developed countries enrich foods so they have them. 3 is associated with reduced blood pressure and blood clots, reduced risk of heart disease and stroke, and improved defence against inflammatory diseases. 6 has pro-inflammatory effect (prostaglandins and leukotrienes) and thought to be harmful, but good if you have a cut because helps with recovery.
