hrp0094p1-37 | Fat, Metabolism and Obesity A | ESPE2021

The effect of trans-palmitoleic acid on lipid accumulation and the fatty acid synthase gene expression in hepatocytes

Nourbakhsh Mitra , Farokh-Nezhad Ramesh , Razzaghy-Azar Maryam , Sharifi Roya , Yaghmaei Parichehreh , Nourbakhsh Mona ,

Introduction: Obesity is among the most prevalent health problems and is associated with increased risk of various metabolic disorders, including type 2 diabetes and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Fatty acids comprise a major part of the lipids and have remarkable effect on cell biology. Trans fatty acids (tFAs) are generally a by-product of manufacturing of fats. However, naturally-produced tFAs that are found in milk and dairy products, are sugge...