Lipolysis
[ Lipolysis ] The breakdown of lipids by the hydrolysis of triglycerides into glycerol and free fatty acids.
[ Lipolysis ] The breakdown of lipids by the hydrolysis of triglycerides into glycerol and free fatty acids.
[ Deamination ] The removal of an amino group from a molecule such as an amino acid, catalysed by deaminases. Deamination may be used to break down excess amino acids into carbohydrates or ketone bodies.
[ Esterification ] A chemical reaction in which an alcohol and an acid form an ester as the reaction product.
[ Gliadin ] A class of proteins present in wheat and certain other cereals. Gliadins, along with glutenins, are the main components of the gluten fraction of wheat. Gliadin is the water-soluble component of gluten, while glutenin is insoluble. Gliadins… Read More »Gliadin
[ myelin, myelin sheath, white matter ] An insulating sheath around the axon of may nerve cells. It functions as an electrically insulating layer which increases the speed at which impulses are conducted. Myelin is the “white matter” of the… Read More »Myelin
[ hormone ] A substance that acts as a signal between organs and tissue to regulate physiology and behaviour. Hormones are secreted directly into the circulatory system by specialised cells in glands and other organs. They regulate metabolic activities, growth… Read More »Hormone
[ Acrylamide ] A toxic chemical implicated in cancer, nervous system and reproductive disorders. It has been found in foods subject to cooking temperatures above 120° C, possibly due to a Maillard reaction of the amino acid, asparagine and certain… Read More »Acrylamide
[ Acetaldehyde, ethanal ] An aldehyde, also known as ethanal (not to be confused with ethanol), that occurs naturally in the environment. Human exposure comes from air, smoke, ground water, some plant-based foods, and from alcohol consumption. Acetaldehyde may cause… Read More »Acetaldehyde