Fatty acid synthesis is the creation of fatty acids from acetyl-CoA and NADPH through the action of enzymes called fatty acid synthases. This process takes place in the cytoplasm of the cell. Most of the acetyl-CoA which is converted into fatty acids is derived from carbohydrates via the glycolytic pathway. Source: [Wikipedia]
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Updated from Kam Dahlquist's original by Magali Jaillard, Marijke Vermeer, Michiel Adrieans, Ron Schormans and Chris Evelo
Weiss L, Hoffmann GE, Schreiber R, Andres H, Fuchs E, Körber E, Kolb HJ; ''Fatty-acid biosynthesis in man, a pathway of minor importance. Purification, optimal assay conditions, and organ distribution of fatty-acid synthase.''; Biol Chem Hoppe Seyler, 1986 PubMedEurope PMCScholia
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