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Metabolism Made EasyAuthor: A J Ghalayini, Ph.D.
This podcast describes selected biochemistry content that could be useful to premedical/medical students. Similar content (podcasts and videos) is available at: https://medbiochem.org/ or check out my YouTube channel: Metabolism Made Easy These podcasts and videos cover selected topics in medical biochemistry. A J Ghalayini, Ph.D. Bio for Dr. Ghalayini: Dr. Ghalayini received his Ph.D. in Biochemistry from the University of Houston, Houston, Texas. He has over 3 decades of experience in research and medical education as professor of biochemistry at 5 different universities. Language: en Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Dietary Fat: The Lifecycle of Triacylglycerol @ Metabolism Made Easy-AI Podcast
Monday, 16 February, 2026
Triacylglycerol, the major (90%) dietary fat is processed specifically by 3 distinct lipases with 3 distinct compartments, resulting in digestion, absorption, reassembly, transport and uptake by tissues. During fasting, lipoprotein lipase mobilizes stored triacylglycerol in adipose tissue, releasing fatty acids to the bloodstream and providing an alternative energy source for several tissues.
