| Selective release of human adipocyte fatty acids according to molecular structure. | |
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PMID: 9210416 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The objective of the present study was to investigate the mobilization of individual fatty acids from human white fat cells. Mammary adipose tissue from eight healthy non-obese women in their normal dietary state was collected, and isolated adipocytes were incubated with lipolytic agents. The mobilization of 34 individual fatty acids was measured by comparing the composition of non-esterified fatty acids (NEFA) with that of the triacylglycerols (TAG) from which they originated through lipolysis. Compared with TAG, NEFA were enriched in some polyunsaturated fatty acids with 18-20 carbon atoms. Conversely, the percentage of very-long-chain (20-22 carbon atoms) saturated and monounsaturated fatty acids was approx. 2 times lower in NEFA than in TAG. The relative mobilization (% in NEFA/% in TAG) of the most readily mobilized fatty acid (C20:5, n-3; 2.25) was more than 6-fold higher than that of the least readily mobilized (C22:1,n-11; 0.37). Relationships were found between the molecular structure of fatty acids and their mobilization rate. For a given chain length, the relative mobilization rate increased with increasing unsaturation, whereas for a given unsaturation, it decreased with increasing chain length. The relative mobilization rate for essential fatty acids decreased in the following order: C20:5,n-3>C20:4,n-6>C18:3,n-3>C18:2, n-6>C22:6,n-3. Interestingly, C20:5,n-3 and C20:4,n-6, which are respectively precursors of the 3- and 2-series of prostaglandins, were preferentially mobilized. It is concluded that fatty acids are selectively mobilized from human fat cells according to molecular structure, in full agreement with animal studies. By modulating the qualitative fatty acid supply to organs and by remodelling the fatty acid composition of adipose tissue, this selectivity would be relevant for consideration in physiology, health and epidemiology. |
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Authors:
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T Raclot; D Langin; M Lafontan; R Groscolas |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Biochemical journal Volume: 324 ( Pt 3) ISSN: 0264-6021 ISO Abbreviation: Biochem. J. Publication Date: 1997 Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1997-07-28 Completed Date: 1997-07-28 Revised Date: 2009-11-18 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 2984726R Medline TA: Biochem J Country: ENGLAND |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 911-5 Citation Subset: IM |
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INSERM Unité 317, Institut Louis Bugnard, Faculté de médecine, Université Paul Sabatier, Hôpital Rangueil, 31054 Toulouse Cedex, France. |
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Adipocytes
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metabolism* Adult Fatty Acids / chemistry, metabolism* Female Humans Lipolysis |
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0/Fatty Acids |
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