Depiction of Fatty acid oxidation
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  • Fatty acid oxidation systems
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  • 2007-12-18
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  • J.C. Komen
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  • Prof. dr. R.J.A. Wanders
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  • There are multiple fatty acid oxidation systems present in the cell. Fatty acid alpha and beta-oxidation are responsible for the breakdown of fatty acids. Omega-oxidation produces dicarboxylic acids and is also responsible for the degradation of fatty acid-like compounds such as vitamin A and E. Lipid peroxidation can occur spontaneously and at a random position on the fatty acid in an oxidative environment by reactive oxygen species which is considered harmful. On the other hand, directed lipid peroxidation catalyzed by enzymes is used in the synthesis of important biological molecules such as leukotrienes and prostaglandins.
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  • M000072
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  • Fatty acid oxidation
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