lipogenesis
[/ˌlɪpoʊˈdʒɛnəsɪs/]
nounfemininepl: lipogeneses
lipogênese
1. The biochemical process of fat synthesis from non-lipid precursors, primarily carbohydrates and proteins, involving the formation of fatty acids and triglycerides
Lipogenesis is significantly increased in the liver when carbohydrate intake is excessive.
A lipogênese é significativamente aumentada no fígado quando a ingestão de carboidratos é excessiva.
2. The metabolic pathway in which acetyl-CoA is converted into fatty acids through a series of enzymatic reactions
Insulin promotes lipogenesis by activating key enzymes in the fatty acid synthesis pathway.
A insulina promove a lipogênese ativando enzimas-chave na via de síntese de ácidos graxos.
Lipogenesis is a specialized term used primarily in medical, nutritional science, and biochemistry contexts. It gained prominence in discussions about obesity, metabolic syndrome, and dietary carbohydrate effects in both Brazilian and American health sciences. The term is standard in academic and clinical settings across both cultures, with no colloquial variations.
Related Idioms & Phrases
de novo lipogenesis - the synthesis of fatty acids from non-fat sources
hepatic lipogenesis - fat synthesis occurring in the liver
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