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Lipolytic Signaling

Meaning

The complex cascade of biochemical signals and hormonal interactions that initiate and regulate the breakdown of triglycerides stored within adipocytes (fat cells) into free fatty acids and glycerol. This process, known as lipolysis, is a critical mechanism for mobilizing energy reserves to meet the body’s metabolic demands. Efficient signaling is essential for healthy body composition and metabolic flexibility.