All mammals can synthesize fatty acids de novo from acetyl-CoA. The endproduct of the fatty
acid synthetase (EC 2.3. 1.85) enzymeispalmiticacid (l6: 0), whichinturncanbe elongated to …

A typical feature of marine foods is that they are rich in docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and
eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), which have formed a large-scale global industry. DHA/EPA …

The degree of fatty acid unsaturation in membrane phospholipids affects many membrane‐
associated functions and can be influenced by dietary consumption of fatty acids such as …

Lipid intake in diet regulates the membrane lipid composition, which in turn controls
activities of membrane proteins. There is evidence that fatty acids (FAs) and triacylglycerols …

Cellular functions are usually associated with the activity of proteins and nucleic acids.
Recent studies have shown that lipids modulate the localization and activity of key …

Proper membrane physiology requires maintenance of biophysical properties, which must
be buffered from external perturbations. While homeostatic adaptation of membrane fluidity …

All intact cells, and their organelles, are surrounded by a∼ 30 Å hydrophobic film that
typically separates the interior from the environment. This film is composed of lipid bilayers …

Fish oil (FO) targets lipid microdomain organization to suppress T-cell and macrophage
function; however, little is known about this relationship with B cells, especially at the animal …

Saturated fatty acids (SFA) have been reported to alter organelle integrity and function in
many cell types, including muscle and pancreatic β‐cells, adipocytes, hepatocytes and …

The ever-increasing amount of trans fatty acids in the human diet has been linked to a
variety of afflictions, most notably coronary heart disease and arteriosclerosis. The …