Biology of Fatty Acids: Biochemical, Nutritional, and Pharmacological Functions offers an in-depth exploration of the vital roles fatty acids play in human health. From their influence on metabolism and immune functions to their potential in disease prevention and treatment, this book covers a wide range of topics. With contributions from leading experts, it examines the latest research on fatty acids in nutrition, emerging plant-based sources, and their pharmacological potential in treating conditions like neurodegenerative diseases and cancer. A must-read for scientists, healthcare professionals, and anyone interested in the transformative impact of fatty acids on human health.
1. Introduction - p. xxvii 2. Chapter 1 Role of rice lipids/oil in human nutrition and health: Special reference to Sri Lankan rice - p. 1 3. Chapter 2 Underutilized plant oil sources: Fatty acid composition, physicochemical properties, applications, and health benefits - p. 25 4. Chapter 3 Dietary trends, sources of fatty acids, and their impact on human health - p. 57 5. Chapter 4 Anti-inflammatory and immune functions of fatty acids - p. 85 6. Chapter 5 Nutritional significance of short-chain fatty acids - p. 101 7. Chapter 6 An overview of the biological and nutritional significance of short-chain fatty acids - p. 139 8. Chapter 7 Unlocking the potential of short-chained fatty acids derived from dietary fiber as key nutritional regulators - p. 165 9. Chapter 8 Innovative technologies for sustainable lipid extraction - p. 183 10. Chapter 9 Dietary fatty acids regulate mitochondrial function - p. 205 11. Chapter 10 Fatty acid extraction and isolation methods - p. 229 12. Chapter 11 Fatty acids as disease biomarkers - p. 265 13. Chapter 12 Exploring short-chain fatty acids: Sources, metabolism, and immunomodulatory roles - p. 287 14. Chapter 13 Toxicological evaluation of fatty acids - p. 323 15. Chapter 14 Fatty acids in natural sources - p. 348 16. Chapter 15 Overview of conjugated and unconjugated fatty acids and their biological impacts - p. 379 17. Chapter 16 Comparative evaluation of fatty acids from natural sources - p. 396 18. Chapter 17 Dietary fatty acids and their functions - p. 418 19. Chapter 18 Techniques in fatty acid isolation: Methods, applications, and sustainable practices - p. 442 20. Chapter 19 Fatty acid metabolic dysfunction in Parkinson's disease - p. 468 21. Chapter 20 Recent advances in developing fatty acid synthase inhibitors for anticancer therapy - p. 500 22. Index - p. 515
Biology of Fatty Acids: Biochemical, Nutritional, and Pharmacological Functions offers an in-depth exploration of the vital roles fatty acids play in human health. From their influence on metabolism and immune functions to their potential in disease prevention and treatment, this book covers a wide range of topics. With contributions from leading experts, it examines the latest research on fatty acids in nutrition, emerging plant-based sources, and their pharmacological potential in treating conditions like neurodegenerative diseases and cancer. A must-read for scientists, healthcare professionals, and anyone interested in the transformative impact of fatty acids on human health.
1. Introduction - p. xxvii 2. Chapter 1 Role of rice lipids/oil in human nutrition and health: Special reference to Sri Lankan rice - p. 1 3. Chapter 2 Underutilized plant oil sources: Fatty acid composition, physicochemical properties, applications, and health benefits - p. 25 4. Chapter 3 Dietary trends, sources of fatty acids, and their impact on human health - p. 57 5. Chapter 4 Anti-inflammatory and immune functions of fatty acids - p. 85 6. Chapter 5 Nutritional significance of short-chain fatty acids - p. 101 7. Chapter 6 An overview of the biological and nutritional significance of short-chain fatty acids - p. 139 8. Chapter 7 Unlocking the potential of short-chained fatty acids derived from dietary fiber as key nutritional regulators - p. 165 9. Chapter 8 Innovative technologies for sustainable lipid extraction - p. 183 10. Chapter 9 Dietary fatty acids regulate mitochondrial function - p. 205 11. Chapter 10 Fatty acid extraction and isolation methods - p. 229 12. Chapter 11 Fatty acids as disease biomarkers - p. 265 13. Chapter 12 Exploring short-chain fatty acids: Sources, metabolism, and immunomodulatory roles - p. 287 14. Chapter 13 Toxicological evaluation of fatty acids - p. 323 15. Chapter 14 Fatty acids in natural sources - p. 348 16. Chapter 15 Overview of conjugated and unconjugated fatty acids and their biological impacts - p. 379 17. Chapter 16 Comparative evaluation of fatty acids from natural sources - p. 396 18. Chapter 17 Dietary fatty acids and their functions - p. 418 19. Chapter 18 Techniques in fatty acid isolation: Methods, applications, and sustainable practices - p. 442 20. Chapter 19 Fatty acid metabolic dysfunction in Parkinson's disease - p. 468 21. Chapter 20 Recent advances in developing fatty acid synthase inhibitors for anticancer therapy - p. 500 22. Index - p. 515
