Lipogenesis is the process by which acetyl-CoA is converted to fatty acids. The former is an intermediate stage in metabolism of simple sugars, such as glucose, a source of energy of living organisms. Through lipogenesis and subsequent triglyceride synthesis, the energy can be efficiently stored in the form of fats. Lipogenesis encompasses both th...
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The production of fat, either fatty degeneration or fatty infiltration; also applied to the normal deposition of fat or to the conversion of carbohydrate or protein to fat. ... Synonym: adipogenesis. ... Origin: Lipo-+ G. Genesis, production ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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(lip″o-gen´ә-sis) the formation of fat; the transformation of nonfat food materials into body fat. adj., lipogenet´ic., adj.
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production of lipids (fats).
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Type: Term Pronunciation: lip′ō-jen′ĕ-sis Definitions: 1. The production of fat as either fatty degeneration or fatty infiltration; also applied to the normal deposition of fat or to the conversion of carbohydrate or protein to fat. Synonyms: adipogenesis
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(lip;uo-jen;ue-sis) The formation of fat or triglycerides.
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lipogenesis 1. The formation of fat; the transformation of nonfat food materials into body fat. 2. The production of fat, either fatty degeneration or fatty infiltration; also applied to the normal deposition of fat or to the conversion of carbohydrate or protein to fat. 3. The production of fat by the body; adipogenesis.
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