Lipase enzymes break down fat into fatty acids and glycerol. Digestion of fat inthe small intestineis helped by bile, made in the liver. Bile breaks the fat into small droplets that are easier for the lipase enzymes to work on. Where does lipase act in the body? A small amount of lipase...
What is the type of macromolecule that enzymes are composed of? What is the most common form of dietary lipid? a) Cholesterol esters b) Chylomicrons c) Phospholipids d) Triglycerides Once lipids are inside the absorptive cell of the small intestine: fatty acids and monoglycerides combine to...
Elevated levels of plasma homocysteine may arise from abnormalities of enzymes involved in its metabolism or nutritional deficiencies of folate, B6 and/or B12 vitamins. Older age, tobacco use, hypertension and male gender are associated with increased homocysteine levels. Further, patients with renal ...
The precise molecular target of VPA is unknown, however VPA is active against voltage-dependent Na+ and Ca2+ channels, multiple enzymes involved in GABA metabolism, and down-regulates phospholipase A2 and consequent arachidonic acid production [17]. VPA has shown efficacy in humans for absence, ...