ADIPOSE TISSUE OVERVIEW Flashcards
1
Q
This is very specific to the adipose tissue
A
Hormone-sensitive lipase
2
Q
Major pathways in adipose tissue
A
Lipogenesis, esterification of fatty acids,
lipolysis (in fasting)
3
Q
Main substrates in adipose tissue
A
Glucose, chylomicrons, VLDL, and
triacylglycerol
4
Q
Major products exported in the adipose tissue
A
Nonesterified fatty acids (NEFA) or free
fatty acids, glycerol
Exported to the liver
5
Q
Specialist enzymes in the adipose tissue
A
Lipoprotein Lipase, hormone-sensitive
lipase, enzymes of pentose phosphate
pathway.
