Fatty acid synthesis and modifications

Fatty acid synthesis and modifications

http://library.med.utah.edu/NetBiochem/FattyAcids/outline.html

I. Significance of Fatty Acid Metabolism

Overview
Energy
Intermediates in Synthesis
Diseases

II. Acetyl CoA — The Center of Lipid Metabolism

Overview of Acetyl CoA Metabolism
Precursors of Acetyl CoA
Products of Acetyl CoA Metabolism
Structure of Acetyl CoA
Function of CoA

III. General Features of Fatty Acid Structure

Overview
Carbon-Carbon Double Bonds
Classification of Fatty Acids

IV. Nomenclature