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Lipolysis Regulation Pathways

Meaning

Lipolysis Regulation Pathways refer to the interconnected biochemical cascades that control the breakdown of triglycerides stored in adipose tissue into glycerol and free fatty acids. These pathways are under stringent hormonal and nervous system control, acting as the body’s primary mechanism for mobilizing stored energy reserves. Optimal regulation is crucial for maintaining metabolic flexibility, ensuring that fatty acids are released when energy demand is high and stored when energy is abundant. Dysregulation is a central feature of insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome.