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lipogenesis

Definition, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for lipogenesis.

Editorial note

In humans lipogenesis is an extremely inefficient process that burns up nearly 30% of the calories in conversion.

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Quick take

(biochemistry) The biochemical production of fat, especially the conversion of carbohydrate into fat so that it may be stored as a long-term source of energy when food is scarce

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of lipogenesis gathered in one view.

noun

(biochemistry) The biochemical production of fat, especially the conversion of carbohydrate into fat so that it may be stored as a long-term source of energy when food is scarce

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for lipogenesis.

noun

(biochemistry) The biochemical production of fat, especially the conversion of carbohydrate into fat so that it may be stored as a long-term source of energy when food is scarce

Example sentences

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In humans lipogenesis is an extremely inefficient process that burns up nearly 30% of the calories in conversion.

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From the first citation in the above comment: >De novo lipogenesis in humans: metabolic and regulatory aspects.

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Through lipogenesis and subsequent triglyceride synthesis, the energy can be efficiently stored in the form of fats».

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That process is known as 'de novo lipogenesis', and Lyle is correct that it is very rare.

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In this case insulin facilitates the uptake of glucose into adipose (fat) tissue through a process known as lipogenesis.

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That can trigger lipogenesis, in which excessive glucose is converted to lipids and stored as fat.

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Carbohydrates are rarely converted to fat (a process called de novo lipogenesis) under normal dietary conditions.

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De novo lipogenesis during controlled overfeeding with sucrose or glucose in lean and obese women.

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You have to eat zero fat on a sustained basis and absolutely gorge on sugar to make lipogenesis happen at all.

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Glucose role in lipogenesis is so well known that I won't bother going past the most obvious source: «Lipogenesis is the process by which acetyl-CoA is converted to fatty acids.

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Dietary sugars lead to higher de novo lipogenesis (DNL), increasing risk of cardiovascular disease.

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Glycogen storage capacity and de novo lipogenesis during massive carbohydrate overfeeding in man.

Proper noun examples

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Lipogenesis won't happen if your body is in a catabolic state which you get by a caloric deficit.

Frequently asked questions

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How do you use lipogenesis in a sentence?

In humans lipogenesis is an extremely inefficient process that burns up nearly 30% of the calories in conversion.

What does lipogenesis mean?

(biochemistry) The biochemical production of fat, especially the conversion of carbohydrate into fat so that it may be stored as a long-term source of energy when food is scarce

What part of speech is lipogenesis?

lipogenesis is commonly used as noun.