What is.,.lipolysis ?

摘要

Lipolysis is defined as the breakdown of lipids and involves the cleavage of triacylglycerols(TAG),which generates fatty acids(FA)and glycerol(G)(figure 1).This process is well-known in cosmetics and used in soap production.However,it also takes place in our body,for example during sustained physical activity.Since the storage of soap within tissue would be very aggressive and unhealthy,the body has found a sophisticated mechanism to extract these high-energy substances in a controlled way.Instead of using NaOH cells,it uses enzymes to cleave the FA from TAGs.The major site of fat storage is the subcutaneous adipose tissue,unfortunately often visible as undesirable cellulite.The adipose tissue consists of the fat-storing cells: so-called adipocytes.Adipocytes are not only specialised for the storage but also for the mobilisation of TAGs.