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What is the primary function of lipoproteins in lipid metabolism?
What is the primary function of lipoproteins in lipid metabolism?
Which type of lipoprotein is primarily responsible for carrying dietary lipids?
Which type of lipoprotein is primarily responsible for carrying dietary lipids?
What characteristic is NOT associated with lipoproteins?
What characteristic is NOT associated with lipoproteins?
What factor is NOT typically used to classify lipoproteins?
What factor is NOT typically used to classify lipoproteins?
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Which lipoprotein is considered beneficial for cardiovascular health?
Which lipoprotein is considered beneficial for cardiovascular health?
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Which statement correctly describes the lipid composition of chylomicrons?
Which statement correctly describes the lipid composition of chylomicrons?
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Study Notes
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Lipid Metabolism
- Lipid Transport: Lipoproteins are crucial for lipid transport.
- Lipoproteins are categorized by their density including Chylomicrons, VLDL, IDL, LDL, and HDL. Each has a unique diameter, density, percentage of protein, triacylglycerol, and cholesterol/cholesteryl ester.
- Atherosclerotic plaque: The thickening of artery walls is a visible manifestation of plaque build-up.
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Lipoprotein Function: Lipoproteins fulfill varied roles in lipid metabolism.
- Chylomicrons transport dietary lipids to tissues
- VLDL transports lipids synthesized in the liver to tissues
- IDL are an intermediate stage in VLDL metabolism
LDL transports cholesterol to tissues
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HDL transports cholesterol from tissues back to the liver
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Fatty Acid Oxidation
- Fatty Acid Oxidation: Fatty acids are oxidized through a series of chemical reactions.
- Triacylglycerols: The breakdown of triacylglycerols into fatty acids and glycerol is the initial step in fatty acid oxidation.
- Fatty acid activation: Fatty acid activation is a two-step reaction catalyzed by acyl-CoA synthetase. This step prepares fatty acids for subsequent oxidation reactions.
- Carnitine shuttle system: Acyl groups must cross the inner mitochondrial membrane via the carnitine shuttle system. This transports activated fatty acids into the mitochondria for beta-oxidation.
- β-Oxidation is a spiral process: Seven rounds of β-oxidation.
- β-oxidation Electron transfer reactions: Oxidation of acyl-CoA at the 2,3 position is catalyzed by acyl-CoA dehydrogenase.
- β-oxidation Addition of water: The second step is catalyzed by a hydratase, which adds water across the double bond.
- β-oxidation NAD+ cofactor: The hydroxyacyl-CoA is oxidized by another dehyrdogenase.
- β-oxidation Release of acetyl-CoA: The final step, thiolysis, is catalyzed by a thiolase that releases acetyl-CoA.
- β-oxidation energy production: One round of β-oxidation results in the production of 14 ATP molecules.
- Unsaturated Fatty acids: Fatty acids with cis double bonds pose problems for enzymes during β-oxidation.
- Enoyl-CoA Isomerase Reaction: The 3,4-cis double bond is converted to a trans double bond by enoyl-CoA isomerase.
- Unsaturated fatty acids and energy: Unsaturated fatty acids yield less free energy than saturated fatty acids.
- Odd-chain fatty acids yield propionyl-CoA: The subsequent breaking down of propionyl-CoA occurs in the mitochondria (4 steps) producing succinyl-CoA, an intermediate in the citric acid cycle.
Lipid Metabolism in Context
- Pathways for lipid synthesis and degradation: Different pathways are involved in lipid synthesis and degradation.
Peroxisomes
- Peroxisomes are single-membrane-bound organelles containing enzymes for diverse degradative and biosynthetic reactions.
- Fatty acid oxidation Peroxisomes: The enoyl-CoA produced from the reaction of fatty acid oxidation in peroxisomes is identical to that produced in mitochondria; in peroxisomes, the enoyl-CoA is oxidized by acyl-CoA oxidase.
Fatty Acid Synthesis
- Acyl carrier protein (ACP) and Coenzyme A (CoA): ACP and CoA are crucial components in fatty acid synthesis. These molecules have specific functional groups
- Citrate transport system: The citrate transport system shuttles acetyl groups into the cytosol to be used in fatty acid synthesis.
- Fatty acid synthase (FAS): Enzymes like fatty acid synthase are vital in the synthesis of fatty acids and other lipids.
- Condensation in fatty acid synthesis: Acetyl-CoA combines with malonyl-CoA to form a four-carbon product.
Other Lipids
- Triacylglycerol synthesis: Triacylglycerols are synthesized via multiple steps with the involvement of acyltransferases.
- Phospholipid synthesis: Phospholipids are synthesized via multiple steps.
- Phosphatidylserine synthesis: Phosphatidylserine synthesis involves a head-group exchange reaction.
- Phosphatidylinositol synthesis: Phosphatidylinositol synthesis involves an intermediate involving the hydroxyl group of inositol, a six-carbon carbohydrate cyclic alcohol.
- Cholesterol biosynthesis: Cholesterol synthesis follows multiple reactions that are quite similar to two steps in ketone body synthesis.
- Cholesterol storage and fates: Cholesterol is stored as an ester.
Control of Fatty Acid Metabolism
- Regulation of fatty acid metabolism: Various mechanisms control the metabolism of fatty acids.
Ketogenesis
- Ketone Body Formation: The formation of ketone bodies is a pathway somewhat similar to lipid synthesis but uses enzymes that differ.
- Ketogenesis, overall reaction: Ketogenesis involves the synthesis of ketone bodies (acetoacetate and β-hydroxybutyrate).
- Catabolism of ketone bodies: Ketone bodies are catabolized, releasing acetyl-CoA that can be used for energy production.
Additional Notes
- Statins: Lower serum cholesterol by blocking mevalonate synthesis.
- SREBP regulatory system: Coordinates cholesterol production and transport.
- Summary of Lipid Metabolism: A comprehensive summary of pathways related to lipid metabolism including detailed descriptions of each reaction.
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This quiz focuses on lipid metabolism, including the role of lipoproteins and the process of fatty acid oxidation. Participants will explore lipid transport mechanisms, the functions of various lipoproteins, and the biochemical pathways involved in fatty acid breakdown. Test your understanding of these essential metabolic processes.