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Lipid Metabolism Pathways
Fatty acid, cholesterol, and phospholipid pathways
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Lipid Metabolism
De Novo Fatty Acid Synthesis
Cytoplasmic synthesis of palmitate from acetyl-CoA and malonyl-CoA.
Acetyl-CoAMalonyl-CoACitrate+4
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Lipid Metabolism
Cholesterol Biosynthesis (Mevalonate Pathway)
Multi-step synthesis of cholesterol from acetyl-CoA via the mevalonate pathway.
Acetyl-CoAHMG-CoAMevalonate+8
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Lipid Metabolism
Sphingolipid Metabolism
Biosynthesis and degradation of sphingolipids including ceramide signaling.
SerinePalmitoyl-CoASphinganine+5
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Lipid Metabolism
Bile Acid Synthesis
Hepatic conversion of cholesterol to bile acids for lipid digestion and signaling.
Cholesterol7α-HydroxycholesterolCholic acid+5
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Lipid Metabolism
Eicosanoid Synthesis (Prostaglandins & Leukotrienes)
Arachidonic acid-derived lipid mediators regulating inflammation and vascular tone.
Arachidonic acidPGH2PGE2+5
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Lipid Metabolism
Lipoprotein Metabolism
Transport of lipids in blood via chylomicrons, VLDL, LDL, and HDL particles.
ChylomicronsVLDLIDL+8