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lipogenesis

British  
/ ˌlɪpəʊˈdʒɛnɪsɪs /

noun

  1. biochem the synthesis of fatty acids in the body from glucose and other substrates

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Interest in DGAT2 has grown because the enzyme plays a major role in de novo lipogenesis, the process the body uses to create fat in the liver.

From Science Daily May 27, 2026

Growth hormone is able to break down triglycerides through lipogenesis.

From Textbooks Jun. 9, 2022

In scientist-speak, “Compared with glucose, the hepatic metabolism of fructose favors lipogenesis, which may contribute to hyperlipidemia and obesity.”

From Salon Feb. 25, 2014

Pyruvate crosses back across the mitochondrial membrane to wait for the next cycle of lipogenesis.

From Textbooks Jun. 19, 2013

Excess acetyl CoA generated from excess glucose or carbohydrate ingestion can be used for fatty acid synthesis or lipogenesis.

From Textbooks Jun. 19, 2013

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