lipolytic
Describing fat breakdown
Lipolytic describes something that breaks down fats.
The term applies to enzymes, hormones, or processes that trigger lipolysis—the metabolic breakdown of lipids into fatty acids and glycerol.
Lipolytic enzymes in the digestive system help absorb dietary fats.
In cosmetic and medical contexts, lipolytic injections claim to dissolve localized fat deposits, though their effectiveness varies.
Three-chained fat molecules
- hydrolysisWater-induced bond cleavage
- glycerolTrihydric alcohol, viscous, sweet
- fatty acidsOrganic molecules in fats
- esteraseEster-hydrolyzing enzyme
Fatty acid breakdown pathway
- acetyl-CoAActivated two-carbon metabolic intermediate
- mitochondriaCell's energy-producing organelles
- carnitineFatty acid transporter molecule
- ketogenesisMetabolic ketone synthesis
citric acid cycle · ATP · NADH · catabolism · free fatty acids · ketone bodies · cellular respiration · thermogenesis
Adrenal stress hormone
- norepinephrineAlertness and stress hormone
- glucagonPancreatic blood-sugar raiser
- cortisolAdrenal steroid regulating stress
- growth hormonePituitary signal for development
catecholamines · insulin · adrenergic receptors · hormone regulation · thyroid hormones · stress hormones
Regulating body mass intentionally
- thermogenicProducing metabolic warmth
- obesity treatmentCare for excessive fatness
- slimmingBecoming thinner gradually
- body contouringReshaping physical form cosmetically
ketosis · cellulite treatment · subcutaneous fat · body composition
triglycerides
Three-chained fat molecules
- hydrolysisWater-induced bond cleavage
- glycerolTrihydric alcohol, viscous, sweet
- fatty acidsOrganic molecules in fats
esterase · substrate · activation · inhibition · cofactor
beta-oxidation
Fatty acid breakdown pathway
- acetyl-CoAActivated two-carbon metabolic intermediate
- mitochondriaCell's energy-producing organelles
- carnitineFatty acid transporter molecule
ketogenesis · citric acid cycle · ATP · NADH · catabolism · free fatty acids · ketone bodies · cellular respiration · thermogenesis
epinephrine
Adrenal stress hormone
- norepinephrineAlertness and stress hormone
- glucagonPancreatic blood-sugar raiser
- cortisolAdrenal steroid regulating stress
growth hormone · catecholamines · insulin · adrenergic receptors · hormone regulation · thyroid hormones · stress hormones
weight management
Regulating body mass intentionally
- thermogenicProducing metabolic warmth
- obesity treatmentCare for excessive fatness
- slimmingBecoming thinner gradually
body contouring · ketosis · cellulite treatment · subcutaneous fat · body composition