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Lipogenesis

Meaning

Lipogenesis is the complex metabolic process responsible for the synthesis of fatty acids and triglycerides from non-lipid precursors, primarily glucose and amino acids. This anabolic pathway is essential for storing excess caloric energy in the form of neutral fat within adipocytes and hepatocytes. In the domain of hormonal health, lipogenesis is tightly regulated by key endocrine signals, most notably insulin, which promotes the conversion of dietary energy into long-term fat reserves.