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Understanding Fatty Acids: Their Role and Detection in Lipid Metabolism | # fatty acids

Understanding Fatty Acids: Their Role and Detection in Lipid Metabolism

Understanding Fatty Acids: Their Role and Detection in Lipid Metabolism

Exogenous fatty acids enter adipocytes—fat storage cells—primarily as free fatty acids (FFAs) transported through the plasma. Once inside the adipocytes, these FFAs are re-esterified to form triglycerides for storage.