Full Description
Biology of Fatty Acids: Biochemical, Nutritional, and Pharmacological Functions offers an in-depth exploration of the vital roles fatty acids play in human health. From their influence on metabolism and immune functions to their potential in disease prevention and treatment, this book covers a wide range of topics. With contributions from leading experts, it examines the latest research on fatty acids in nutrition, emerging plant-based sources, and their pharmacological potential in treating conditions like neurodegenerative diseases and cancer. A must-read for scientists, healthcare professionals, and anyone interested in the transformative impact of fatty acids on human health.
Contents
Introduction
1. Role of Rice Lipids/Oil in Human Nutrition and Health: Special Reference to Sri Lankan Rice
2. Fatty acids in unexploited plant sources, their uses and health benefits
3. Fatty acids in different diets and their functions
4. Anti-inflammatory and Immune Functions of Fatty Acids
5. Nutritional significance of short-chain fatty acids
6. An overview of the biological and nutritional significance of short-chain fatty acids.
7. Unlocking the Potential of Short-Chained Fatty Acids Derived from Dietary Fiber as Key Nutritional Regulators.Nutritional Significance of Short-Chain Fatty Acids.
8. Innovative Technologies for Lipid Extraction
9. Fatty acid extraction and isolation methods
10. Dietary Fatty Acids Regulate Mitochondrial Function
11. Fatty acids as diseases biomarkers
12. Exploring Short-Chain Fatty Acids: Sources, Metabolism, and Immunomodulatory Roles
13. Toxicological Evaluation of Fatty Acids
14. Fatty acids in natural sources
15. An overview of conjugated and unconjugated fatty acids and their biological impacts
16. Comparative Evaluation of Fatty Acids from Natural Sources
17. Dietary Fatty Acids and Their Functions
18. Techniques in Fatty Acid Isolation: Methods, Applications, and Sustainable Practices
19. Fatty acids metabolism crisis in Parkinson's Disease
20. Recent Advances in Developing FASN inhibitors for Anticancer therapy
