Palmitic acid : occurrence, biochemistry and health effects / Lucas F. Porto, editor.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Porto, Lucas F., editor.

Series:

Biochemistry research trends series.

Biochemistry Research Trends

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Saturated fatty acids in human nutrition.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (246 p.)

Place of Publication:

New York : Nova Publishers, 2014.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Fatty acids have traditionally been described as artery clogging species that is detrimental to overall health. The most prevalent fatty acid is palmitic acid (PA), a sixteen carbon chain fatty acid that is ubiquitous in biological systems. PA is prevalent in most eukaryotic cell membranes and in the mitochondria derived from the Krebs' cycle utilizing acetyl-coenzyme A as its precursor. PA is found in a variety of plants with a high amounts in coconut oil. Many cosmetics, shampoos, and commercialized beauty products contain PA providing structure and substance to the gel or reagent. This book

Contents:

""PALMITIC ACID: OCCURRENCE, BIOCHEMISTRY AND HEALTH EFFECTS""; ""PALMITIC ACID: OCCURRENCE, BIOCHEMISTRY AND HEALTH EFFECTS""; ""Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data""; ""Contents""; ""Preface""; ""Chapter 1: Fatty Acids in Vascular Health""; ""Abstract""; ""Introduction""; ""Palmitic Acid Methyl Ester (PAME)""; ""Arachidonic Acid (AA)""; ""Non-Esterified Fatty Acids (NEFAs)""; ""(-3 Fatty Acids""; ""The Role of Fatty Acids and Ischemia/Stroke""; ""Acknowledgments""; ""References""; ""Chapter 2: Occurrence, Biochemical, Antimicrobial and Health Effects of Palmitic Acid""

""1Department of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, College of Agriculture, Environment and Nutrition Sciences, Tuskegee University, Tuskegee AL, US""""2Department of Chemistry, College of Arts and Sciences, Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, AL, US""; ""Abstract""; ""1.1. Introduction""; ""1.2. Definition, Importance and Potential of Palmitic Acid""; ""1.2.1. Standard Definition of Palmitic Acid""; ""1.2.2. Importance of Palmitic Acid""; ""1.2.3. Potentials of Palmitic Acid""; ""1.3. Occurrence of Palmitic Acid""; ""1.3.1. Distribution in Nature (Plant Sources, Algae, Fungus, Etc.)""

""1.3.2. Distribution in Human Tissue""""1.3.3. Distribution in Animal Tissue""; ""1.4. Physical, Chemical, Stuctural and Functional Properties of Palmitic Acid""; ""1.4.3. Antimicrobial, Antibacterial and Antifungal Properties and Mechanisms Action of Palmitic acid""; ""Antimicrobial Agents""; ""Selected Possible Mechanisms of Action of Palmitic Acid""; ""A. Cell Lysis""; ""B. Inhibition of Enzymatic Activity and Disruption of Electron Transport Chains""; ""C. Impartment of Nutrient Uptake and Release""; ""D. Release of Toxic Peroxidation and Autoxidations Products""

""E. Palmitoylation and Cell Signaling""""F. Phospholipids Synthesis""; ""G. PA Induced Proton Permeability of the Inner Mitochondrial Membrane""; ""1.5. Biochemistry of Palmitic Acid""; ""Metabolism of Palmitic Acid""; ""1.6. Health Implications of Palmitic Acid""; ""Role of Palmitic acid in Inflammatory Pathways""; ""Conclusion""; ""References""; ""Chapter 3: Palmitic Acid: Effect of Diet Supplementation and Occurrence in Animal Origin Food""; ""Abstract""; ""Introduction""; ""Occurrence in Animal Origin Food""; ""Fat, Meat and Meat Products""; ""Milk and Dairy Products""

""Fish and Other Food of Animal Origin""""Effect of Diet Supplementation""; ""References""; ""Chapter 4: General Aspects of Palmitic Acid""; ""Abstract""; ""List of Abbreviations""; ""Introduction""; ""Palmitic Acid""; ""Retynil Palmitate""; ""Occurrence of Palmitic Acid""; ""Palm Oil""; ""Butter""; ""Cocoa Butter""; ""Avocado Oil""; ""Beef Tallow""; ""Lard""; ""Milk""; ""Human Milk""; ""Special Oils""; ""Pequi Tree""; ""Pili Nut Oil""; ""Occurrence of Palmitic Acid Interesterified Foods""; ""Shortenings and Margarines""; ""Cocoa Butter Alternatives""; ""Palmitic Acid in Infant Formulas""

""Biochemistry of Palmitic Acid""

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-63321-549-0

OCLC:

916949681