Lipolytic Activity Enhancement refers to the deliberate physiological augmentation of the rate at which stored triglycerides within adipocytes are hydrolyzed into free fatty acids and glycerol. This mobilization process is a prerequisite for subsequent fat oxidation and is a key target in body composition optimization. It shifts the systemic substrate utilization profile.
Origin
This term stems from the study of adipose tissue endocrinology and energy mobilization, identifying the specific enzymatic machinery responsible for breaking down stored energy reserves. Clinical interest grew from understanding how exercise and nutritional timing influence the release of energy substrates.
Mechanism
The mechanism primarily involves the activation of key lipases, specifically Hormone-Sensitive Lipase (HSL) and Adipose Triglyceride Lipase (ATGL), often via adrenergic receptor stimulation leading to increased cyclic AMP (cAMP) levels. This enzymatic cascade cleaves the ester bonds of triglycerides, releasing fatty acids into circulation where they become available for mitochondrial beta-oxidation in peripheral tissues.
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