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Kimura, Ikuo, Atsuhiko Ichimura, Ryuji Ohue-Kitano, and Miki Igarashi. "Free Fatty Acid Receptors in Health and Disease." Physiological Reviews 100, no. 1 (2020): 171–210. http://dx.doi.org/10.1152/physrev.00041.2018.
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Fatty acids are metabolized and synthesized as energy substrates during biological responses. Long- and medium-chain fatty acids derived mainly from dietary triglycerides, and short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) produced by gut microbial fermentation of the otherwise indigestible dietary fiber, constitute the major sources of free fatty acids (FFAs) in the metabolic network. Recently, increasing evidence indicates that FFAs serve not only as energy sources but also as natural ligands for a group of orphan G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) termed free fatty acid receptors (FFARs), essentially intertwining metabolism and immunity in multiple ways, such as via inflammation regulation and secretion of peptide hormones. To date, several FFARs that are activated by the FFAs of various chain lengths have been identified and characterized. In particular, FFAR1 (GPR40) and FFAR4 (GPR120) are activated by long-chain saturated and unsaturated fatty acids, while FFAR3 (GPR41) and FFAR2 (GPR43) are activated by SCFAs, mainly acetate, butyrate, and propionate. In this review, we discuss the recent reports on the key physiological functions of the FFAR-mediated signaling transduction pathways in the regulation of metabolism and immune responses. We also attempt to reveal future research opportunities for developing therapeutics for metabolic and immune disorders.
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Yu, Fengzhi, Boyi Zong, Lili Ji, Peng Sun, Dandan Jia, and Ru Wang. "Free Fatty Acids and Free Fatty Acid Receptors: Role in Regulating Arterial Function." International Journal of Molecular Sciences 25, no. 14 (2024): 7853. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijms25147853.
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The metabolic network’s primary sources of free fatty acids (FFAs) are long- and medium-chain fatty acids of triglyceride origin and short-chain fatty acids produced by intestinal microorganisms through dietary fibre fermentation. Recent studies have demonstrated that FFAs not only serve as an energy source for the body’s metabolism but also participate in regulating arterial function. Excess FFAs have been shown to lead to endothelial dysfunction, vascular hypertrophy, and vessel wall stiffness, which are important triggers of arterial hypertension and atherosclerosis. Nevertheless, free fatty acid receptors (FFARs) are involved in the regulation of arterial functions, including the proliferation, differentiation, migration, apoptosis, inflammation, and angiogenesis of vascular endothelial cells (VECs) and vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs). They actively regulate hypertension, endothelial dysfunction, and atherosclerosis. The objective of this review is to examine the roles and heterogeneity of FFAs and FFARs in the regulation of arterial function, with a view to identifying the points of intersection between their actions and providing new insights into the prevention and treatment of diseases associated with arterial dysfunction, as well as the development of targeted drugs.
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Al Mahri, Saeed, Shuja Shafi Malik, Maria Al Ibrahim, Esraa Haji, Ghida Dairi, and Sameer Mohammad. "Free Fatty Acid Receptors (FFARs) in Adipose: Physiological Role and Therapeutic Outlook." Cells 11, no. 4 (2022): 750. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/cells11040750.
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Fatty acids (FFAs) are important biological molecules that serve as a major energy source and are key components of biological membranes. In addition, FFAs play important roles in metabolic regulation and contribute to the development and progression of metabolic disorders like diabetes. Recent studies have shown that FFAs can act as important ligands of G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) on the surface of cells and impact key physiological processes. Free fatty acid-activated receptors include FFAR1 (GPR40), FFAR2 (GPR43), FFAR3 (GPR41), and FFAR4 (GPR120). FFAR2 and FFAR3 are activated by short-chain fatty acids like acetate, propionate, and butyrate, whereas FFAR1 and FFAR4 are activated by medium- and long-chain fatty acids like palmitate, oleate, linoleate, and others. FFARs have attracted considerable attention over the last few years and have become attractive pharmacological targets in the treatment of type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome. Several lines of evidence point to their importance in the regulation of whole-body metabolic homeostasis including adipose metabolism. Here, we summarize our current understanding of the physiological functions of FFAR isoforms in adipose biology and explore the prospect of FFAR-based therapies to treat patients with obesity and Type 2 diabetes.
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Kytikova, O. Yu, T. P. Novgorodtseva, Yu K. Denisenko, M. V. Antonyuk, and T. A. Gvozdenko. "Medium and long chain free fatty acid receptors in the pathophysiology of respiratory diseases." Bulletin Physiology and Pathology of Respiration, no. 80 (July 16, 2021): 115–28. http://dx.doi.org/10.36604/1998-5029-2021-80-115-128.
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Chronic inflammatory diseases of the respiratory tract, including asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, are a global problem of our time due to the widespread prevalence and difficulty of controlling the course. The mechanism of chronic inflammation in the bronchopulmonary system is closely related to metabolic disorders of lipids and their derivatives. Lipids and their mediators play both a pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory role in chronic inflammatory bronchopulmonary pathology. In particular, free fatty acids (FFAs) perform important signaling and regu latory functions in the body, coordinating metabolic and immune relationships. The mechanism that potentially binds FFAs and inflammatory reactions involves the activation of their receptors (FFAR – free fatty acid receptor), which are expressed on the cells of the respiratory tract, as well as on nerve and immune cells. Currently, FFARs are considered attractive targets in the treatment of chronic bronchopulmonary pathology, since modulation of their activity through the use of alimentary polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) can affect the activity and resolution of neuroimmune inflammation in the bronchopulmonary system. However, controversial issues regarding their effectiveness and dose standardization of PUFA continue to limit their widespread use. This review summarizes the literature data on the role of medium- and longchain FFAs in the body’s immunoregulation in normal conditions and in chronic bronchopulmonary pathology. Data on medium and long chain FFA receptors – FFAR1 and FFAR4, FFAR-mediated signaling pathways in the regulation of metabolism and immune responses are systematized. The perspective and complex issues of the use of fatty acids in the treatment of chronic bronchopulmonary pathology are discussed.
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Grundmann, Manuel, Eckhard Bender, Jens Schamberger, and Frank Eitner. "Pharmacology of Free Fatty Acid Receptors and Their Allosteric Modulators." International Journal of Molecular Sciences 22, no. 4 (2021): 1763. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijms22041763.
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The physiological function of free fatty acids (FFAs) has long been regarded as indirect in terms of their activities as educts and products in metabolic pathways. The observation that FFAs can also act as signaling molecules at FFA receptors (FFARs), a family of G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs), has changed the understanding of the interplay of metabolites and host responses. Free fatty acids of different chain lengths and saturation statuses activate FFARs as endogenous agonists via binding at the orthosteric receptor site. After FFAR deorphanization, researchers from the pharmaceutical industry as well as academia have identified several ligands targeting allosteric sites of FFARs with the aim of developing drugs to treat various diseases such as metabolic, (auto)inflammatory, infectious, endocrinological, cardiovascular, and renal disorders. GPCRs are the largest group of transmembrane proteins and constitute the most successful drug targets in medical history. To leverage the rich biology of this target class, the drug industry seeks alternative approaches to address GPCR signaling. Allosteric GPCR ligands are recognized as attractive modalities because of their auspicious pharmacological profiles compared to orthosteric ligands. While the majority of marketed GPCR drugs interact exclusively with the orthosteric binding site, allosteric mechanisms in GPCR biology stay medically underexploited, with only several allosteric ligands currently approved. This review summarizes the current knowledge on the biology of FFAR1 (GPR40), FFAR2 (GPR43), FFAR3 (GPR41), FFAR4 (GPR120), and GPR84, including structural aspects of FFAR1, and discusses the molecular pharmacology of FFAR allosteric ligands as well as the opportunities and challenges in research from the perspective of drug discovery.
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Natarajan, Sathish Kumar, Taylor Bruett, Philma Glora Muthuraj, et al. "Saturated free fatty acids induce placental trophoblast lipoapoptosis." PLOS ONE 16, no. 4 (2021): e0249907. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0249907.
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Introduction Obesity during pregnancy increases the risk for maternal complications like gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, and maternal inflammation. Maternal obesity also increases the risk of childhood obesity, intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) and diabetes to the offspring. Increased circulating free fatty acids (FFAs) in obesity due to adipose tissue lipolysis induces lipoapoptosis to hepatocytes, cholangiocytes, and pancreatic-β-cells. During the third trimester of human pregnancy, there is an increase in maternal lipolysis and release of FFAs into the circulation. It is currently unknown if increased FFAs during gestation as a result of maternal obesity cause placental cell lipoapoptosis. Increased exposure of FFAs during maternal obesity has been shown to result in placental lipotoxicity. The objective of the present study is to determine saturated FFA-induced trophoblast lipoapoptosis and also to test the protective role of monounsaturated fatty acids against FFA-induced trophoblast lipoapoptosis using in vitro cell culture model. Here, we hypothesize that saturated FFAs induce placental trophoblast lipoapoptosis, which was prevented by monounsaturated fatty acids. Methods Biochemical and structural markers of apoptosis by characteristic nuclear morphological changes with DAPI staining, and caspase 3/7 activity was assessed. Cleaved PARP and cleaved caspase 3 were examined by western blot analysis. Results Treatment of trophoblast cell lines, JEG-3 and JAR cells with palmitate (PA) or stearate (SA) induces trophoblast lipoapoptosis as evidenced by a significant increase in apoptotic nuclear morphological changes and caspase 3/7 activity. We observed that saturated FFAs caused a concentration-dependent increase in placental trophoblast lipoapoptosis. We also observed that monounsaturated fatty acids like palmitoleate and oleate mitigates placental trophoblast lipoapoptosis caused due to PA exposure. Conclusion We show that saturated FFAs induce trophoblast lipoapoptosis. Co-treatment of monounsaturated fatty acids like palmitoleate and oleate protects against FFA-induced trophoblast lipoapoptosis.
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Saito, Akemi, Kazutoshi Nakamura, Yasushi Hori, and Masaharu Yamamoto. "Effects of Capsaicin on Biliary Free Fatty Acids in Rats." International Journal for Vitamin and Nutrition Research 70, no. 1 (2000): 19–23. http://dx.doi.org/10.1024/0300-9831.70.1.19.
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The effects of capsaicin, a major pungent agent of capsicum fruits, on biliary free fatty acids (FFAs) were studied in male rats. Animals were dosed 100 mg/kg capsaicin after the administration of olive oil, and the bile was obtained for 6 hours continuously after dosing with capsaicin for analysis of FFAs using HPLC methods. Capsaicin significantly decreased the total biliary FFA concentration in the animals which had been previously increased by the administration of olive oil. The main FFAs in the bile of control rats are lauric and palmitic acids, followed by linoleic, oleic, stearic and palmitoleic acids. Capsaicin alone decreased the values of these main FFAs. While lauric, palmitic, linoleic, stearic and arachidonic acids were increased significantly by the treatment with olive oil, elevation of these FFAs was inhibited by the treatment with capsaicin.
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Lymperopoulos, Anastasios, Malka S. Suster, and Jordana I. Borges. "Short-Chain Fatty Acid Receptors and Cardiovascular Function." International Journal of Molecular Sciences 23, no. 6 (2022): 3303. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijms23063303.
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Increasing experimental and clinical evidence points toward a very important role for the gut microbiome and its associated metabolism in human health and disease, including in cardiovascular disorders. Free fatty acids (FFAs) are metabolically produced and utilized as energy substrates during almost every biological process in the human body. Contrary to long- and medium-chain FFAs, which are mainly synthesized from dietary triglycerides, short-chain FFAs (SCFAs) derive from the gut microbiota-mediated fermentation of indigestible dietary fiber. Originally thought to serve only as energy sources, FFAs are now known to act as ligands for a specific group of cell surface receptors called FFA receptors (FFARs), thereby inducing intracellular signaling to exert a variety of cellular and tissue effects. All FFARs are G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) that play integral roles in the regulation of metabolism, immunity, inflammation, hormone/neurotransmitter secretion, etc. Four different FFAR types are known to date, with FFAR1 (formerly known as GPR40) and FFAR4 (formerly known as GPR120) mediating long- and medium-chain FFA actions, while FFAR3 (formerly GPR41) and FFAR2 (formerly GPR43) are essentially the SCFA receptors (SCFARs), responding to all SCFAs, including acetic acid, propionic acid, and butyric acid. As with various other organ systems/tissues, the important roles the SCFARs (FFAR2 and FFAR3) play in physiology and in various disorders of the cardiovascular system have been revealed over the last fifteen years. In this review, we discuss the cardiovascular implications of some key (patho)physiological functions of SCFAR signaling pathways, particularly those regulating the neurohormonal control of circulation and adipose tissue homeostasis. Wherever appropriate, we also highlight the potential of these receptors as therapeutic targets for cardiovascular disorders.
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Shah, Samit, та Arthur G. Cox. "Article Commentary: A Role for IR-β in the Free Fatty Acid Mediated Development of Hepatic Insulin Resistance?" Biochemistry Insights 2 (січень 2009): BCI.S2996. http://dx.doi.org/10.4137/bci.s2996.
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Several studies have been conducted to elucidate the role of free fatty acids (FFAs) in the pathogenesis of type 2 diabetes, but the exact molecular mechanism by which FFAs alter glucose metabolism in the liver is still not completely understood. 1 – 4 In a recent publication, Ragheb and coworkers have examined the effect of free fatty acid (FFA) treatment on insulin signaling and insulin resistance by using immunoprecipitation and immunoblotting to study the effect of high concentrations of insulin and FFAs on insulin receptor-beta (IR-β) and downstream elements in the PI3K pathway using the fructose-fed hamster model. 5 Their results clearly show that free fatty acids have an insignificant effect on IR-β and supports previous findings that FFAs lead to insulin resistance in the liver via the PKC-NFκB pathway. 2 , 3
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Mai, Knut, Thomas Bobbert, Christian Groth, et al. "Physiological modulation of circulating FGF21: relevance of free fatty acids and insulin." American Journal of Physiology-Endocrinology and Metabolism 299, no. 1 (2010): E126—E130. http://dx.doi.org/10.1152/ajpendo.00020.2010.
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Fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF-21), a novel metabolic factor in obesity and fasting metabolism, has been shown to be regulated by supraphysiological levels of free fatty acids (FFAs) under hyperinsulinemic conditions. Interestingly, it is still unclear whether the observed effects of FFAs on FGF-21 are relevant under physiological conditions, and the relative functions of FFAs and insulin within this context also need to be determined. Fourteen healthy men were studied in a randomized controlled crossover trial (RCT) using lipid heparin infusion (LHI) at a dose inducing physiological elevations of FFAs vs. saline heparin infusion. In a second randomized controlled trial, FGF-21 was analyzed in 14 patients with type 1 diabetes (6 men, 8 women) during continuous insulin supply vs. discontinued insulin infusion and subsequently increased lipolysis and ketosis. Circulating FGF-21 increased during physiologically elevated FFAs induced by LHI, which was accompanied by mild hyperinsulinemia. Interestingly, a mild elevation of FFAs resulting from complete insulin deficiency also increased FGF-21 levels. These results from two independent human RCTs suggest that FFAs increase circulating FGF-21, while insulin is only of minor importance under physiological conditions. This mechanism might explain the apparent paradox of increased FGF-21 levels in obesity, insulin resistance, and starvation.
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Kokotou, Maroula G., Christiana Mantzourani, and George Kokotos. "Development of a Liquid Chromatography–High Resolution Mass Spectrometry Method for the Determination of Free Fatty Acids in Milk." Molecules 25, no. 7 (2020): 1548. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/molecules25071548.
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The determination of free fatty acids (FFAs) in milk is of importance for quality control, legislative purposes, authentication and product development. We present herein a liquid chromatography–high resolution mass spectrometry method for the direct determination of FFAs in milk. The method involves mild sample preparation, avoids time-consuming derivatization and allows the direct quantification of twenty-two FFAs in a 10-min single run. It was validated and applied in thirteen cow milk and seven goat milk samples. Saturated fatty acids C16:0, C18:0 and unsaturated C18:1 (n-9) were found to be the major components of milk FFAs at concentrations of 33.1 ± 8.2 μg/mL, 16.5 ± 5.3 μg/mL and 14.8 ± 3.8 μg/mL, respectively, in cow milk and at concentrations of 22.8 ± 1.8 μg/mL, 12.7 ± 2.8 μg/mL and 13.3 ± 0.3 μg/mL, respectively, in goat milk. Other saturated and unsaturated FFAs were found in significantly lower quantities. Saturated fatty acids C6:0, C8:0 and C10:0 were found in higher quantities in goat milk than in cow milk. The levels of the important (for human health) odd-chain FFAs C15:0 and C17:0 were estimated in cow and goat milk.
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Lennen, Rebecca M., Max A. Kruziki, Kritika Kumar, et al. "Membrane Stresses Induced by Overproduction of Free Fatty Acids in Escherichia coli." Applied and Environmental Microbiology 77, no. 22 (2011): 8114–28. http://dx.doi.org/10.1128/aem.05421-11.
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ABSTRACTMicrobially produced fatty acids are potential precursors to high-energy-density biofuels, including alkanes and alkyl ethyl esters, by either catalytic conversion of free fatty acids (FFAs) or enzymatic conversion of acyl-acyl carrier protein or acyl-coenzyme A intermediates. Metabolic engineering efforts aimed at overproducing FFAs inEscherichia colihave achieved less than 30% of the maximum theoretical yield on the supplied carbon source. In this work, the viability, morphology, transcript levels, and protein levels of a strain ofE. colithat overproduces medium-chain-length FFAs was compared to an engineered control strain. By early stationary phase, an 85% reduction in viable cell counts and exacerbated loss of inner membrane integrity were observed in the FFA-overproducing strain. These effects were enhanced in strains endogenously producing FFAs compared to strains exposed to exogenously fed FFAs. Under two sets of cultivation conditions, long-chain unsaturated fatty acid content greatly increased, and the expression of genes and proteins required for unsaturated fatty acid biosynthesis were significantly decreased. Membrane stresses were further implicated by increased expression of genes and proteins of the phage shock response, the MarA/Rob/SoxS regulon, and thenuoandcyooperons of aerobic respiration. Gene deletion studies confirmed the importance of the phage shock proteins and Rob for maintaining cell viability; however, little to no change in FFA titer was observed after 24 h of cultivation. The results of this study serve as a baseline for future targeted attempts to improve FFA yields and titers inE. coli.
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Chalé-Rush, Angela, John R. Burgess, and Richard D. Mattes. "Multiple routes of chemosensitivity to free fatty acids in humans." American Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology 292, no. 5 (2007): G1206—G1212. http://dx.doi.org/10.1152/ajpgi.00471.2006.
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Selected free fatty acids (FFAs) are documented effective somatosensory and olfactory stimuli whereas gustatory effects are less well established. This study examined orthonasal olfactory, retronasal olfactory, nasal irritancy, oral irritancy, gustatory, and multimodal threshold sensitivity to linoleic, oleic, and stearic acids. Sensitivity to oxidized linoleic acid was also determined. Detection thresholds were obtained using a three-alternative, forced-choice, ascending concentration presentation procedure. Participants included 22 healthy, physically fit adults sensitive to 6- n-propylthiouracil. Measurable thresholds were obtained for all FFAs tested and in 96% of the trials. Ceiling effects were observed in the remaining trials. Greater sensitivity was observed for multimodal stimulation and lower sensitivity for retronasal stimulation. There were no statistically significant correlations for linoleic acid thresholds between different modalities, suggesting that each route of stimulation contributes independently to fat perception. In summary, 18-carbon FFAs of varying saturation are detected by multiple sensory systems in humans.
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Mok, Hyuck Jun, Jae Won Lee, Raju Bandu, Hong Seok Kang, Kyun-Hwan Kim, and Kwang Pyo Kim. "A rapid and sensitive profiling of free fatty acids using liquid chromatography electrospray ionization tandem mass spectrometry (LC/ESI-MS/MS) after chemical derivatization." RSC Advances 6, no. 38 (2016): 32130–39. http://dx.doi.org/10.1039/c6ra01344a.
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A mass spectrometry method for the improved identification and quantification of free fatty acids (FFAs) based on derivatization using trimethylsilyldiazomethane (TMSD) was developed and validated to be an sensitive and accurate method for analyzing FFAs.
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Ukey, Rahul, William E. Holmes, Rakesh Bajpai, and Andrei Y. Chistoserdov. "Evaluation of thioesterases from Acinetobacter baylyi for production of free fatty acids." Canadian Journal of Microbiology 63, no. 4 (2017): 321–29. http://dx.doi.org/10.1139/cjm-2016-0458.
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Acinetobacter baylyi is one of few Gram-negative bacteria capable of accumulating storage lipids in the form of triacylglycerides and wax esters, which makes it an attractive candidate for production of lipophilic products, including biofuel precursors. Thioesterases play a significant dual role in the triacylglyceride and wax ester biosynthesis by either providing or removing acyl-CoA from this pathway. Therefore, 4 different thioesterase genes were cloned from Acinetobacter baylyi ADP1 and expressed in Escherichia coli to investigate their contribution to free fatty acids (FFAs) accumulation. Overexpression of the genes tesA′ (a leaderless form of the gene tesA) and tesC resulted in increased accumulation of FFAs when compared with the host E. coli strain. Overexpression of tesA′ showed a 1.87-fold increase in production of long-chain fatty acids (C16 to C18) over the host strain. Unlike TesC and the other investigated thioesterases, the TesA′ thioesterase also produced shorter chain FFAs (e.g., myristic acid) and unsaturated FFAs (e.g., cis-vaccenic acid (18:1Δ11)). A comparison of the remaining 3 A. baylyi ADP1 thioesterases (encoded by the tesB, tesC, and tesD genes) revealed that only the strain containing the tesC gene produced statistically higher levels of FFAs over the control, suggesting that it possesses the acyl-ACP thioesterase activity. Both E. coli strains containing the tesB and tesD genes produced levels of FFAs similar to those of the plasmid-free control E. coli strain, which indicates that TesB and TesD lack the acyl-ACP thioesterase activity.
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Khoi, Chong-Sun, Tzu-Yu Lin, and Chih-Kang Chiang. "Targeting Insulin Resistance, Reactive Oxygen Species, Inflammation, Programmed Cell Death, ER Stress, and Mitochondrial Dysfunction for the Therapeutic Prevention of Free Fatty Acid-Induced Vascular Endothelial Lipotoxicity." Antioxidants 13, no. 12 (2024): 1486. https://doi.org/10.3390/antiox13121486.
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Excessive intake of free fatty acids (FFAs), especially saturated fatty acids, can lead to atherosclerosis and increase the incidence of cardiovascular diseases. FFAs also contribute to obesity, hyperlipidemia, and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. Palmitic acid (PA) is human plasma’s most abundant saturated fatty acid. It is often used to study the toxicity caused by free fatty acids in different organs, including vascular lipotoxicity. Fatty acid overload induces endothelial dysfunction through various molecular mechanisms. Endothelial dysfunction alters vascular homeostasis by reducing vasodilation and increasing proinflammatory and prothrombotic states. It is also linked to atherosclerosis, which leads to coronary artery disease, peripheral artery disease, and stroke. In this review, we summarize the latest studies, revealing the molecular mechanism of free fatty acid-induced vascular dysfunction, targeting insulin resistance, reactive oxygen species, inflammation, programmed cell death, ER stress, and mitochondrial dysfunction. Meanwhile, this review provides new strategies and perspectives for preventing and reducing the impact of cardiovascular diseases on human health through the relevant targeting molecular mechanism.
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Diver, M. J. "The effect of free fatty acids on the in-vitro binding of testosterone in human plasma." Journal of Endocrinology 136, no. 2 (1993): 327–30. http://dx.doi.org/10.1677/joe.0.1360327.
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ABSTRACT The effect of supraphysiological levels of free fatty acids (FFA) on the binding of testosterone to sex-hormone binding globulin (SHBG) and on non-SHBG binding in both male plasma and plasma from pregnant women was studied. Six FFAs were added to plasma as individual acids. No alteration in testosterone binding to SHBG could be demonstrated with any of the FFAs in either male plasma or plasma from pregnant women. When the same plasma was heated to destroy SHBG binding, a highly significant (P <0·01) increase in non-SHBG binding was seen in both male plasma and plasma from pregnant women when the unsaturated FFAs oleic, linoleic and linolenic acids were added. No significant difference was demonstrated with the saturated FFAs, palmitic, stearic and arachidic acids. Journal of Endocrinology (1993) 136, 327–330
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Nawabi, Parwez, Stefan Bauer, Nikos Kyrpides, and Athanasios Lykidis. "Engineering Escherichia coli for Biodiesel Production Utilizing a Bacterial Fatty Acid Methyltransferase." Applied and Environmental Microbiology 77, no. 22 (2011): 8052–61. http://dx.doi.org/10.1128/aem.05046-11.
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ABSTRACTThe production of low-cost biofuels in engineered microorganisms is of great interest due to the continual increase in the world's energy demands. Biodiesel is a renewable fuel that can potentially be produced in microbes cost-effectively. Fatty acid methyl esters (FAMEs) are a common component of biodiesel and can be synthesized from either triacylglycerol or free fatty acids (FFAs). Here we report the identification of a novel bacterial fatty acid methyltransferase (FAMT) that catalyzes the formation of FAMEs and 3-hydroxyl fatty acid methyl esters (3-OH-FAMEs) from the respective free acids andS-adenosylmethionine (AdoMet). FAMT exhibits a higher specificity toward 3-hydroxy free fatty acids (3-OH-FFAs) than FFAs, synthesizing 3-hydroxy fatty acid methyl esters (3-OH-FAMEs)in vivo. We have also identified bacterial members of the fatty acyl-acyl carrier protein (ACP) thioesterase (FAT) enzyme family with distinct acyl chain specificities. These bacterial FATs exhibit increased specificity toward 3-hydroxyacyl-ACP, generating 3-OH-FFAs, which can subsequently be utilized by FAMTs to produce 3-OH-FAMEs. PhaG (3-hydroxyacyl ACP:coenzyme A [CoA] transacylase) constitutes an alternative route to 3-OH-FFA synthesis; the coexpression of PhaG with FAMT led to the highest level of accumulation of 3-OH-FAMEs and FAMEs. The availability of AdoMet, the second substrate for FAMT, is an important factor regulating the amount of methyl esters produced by bacterial cells. Our results indicate that the deletion of the global methionine regulatormetJand the overexpression of methionine adenosyltransferase result in increased methyl ester synthesis.
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Liu, Liyan, Ying Li, Rennan Feng, and Changhao Sun. "Direct ultrasound-assisted methylation of fatty acids in serum for free fatty acid determinations." Canadian Journal of Chemistry 88, no. 9 (2010): 898–905. http://dx.doi.org/10.1139/v10-077.
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A method for simultaneous determination of 16 free fatty acids (FFAs) in serum is described. The method involves conversion of FFAs to fatty acid methyl esters (FAMEs) using the heat of ultrasonic waves followed by gas chromatography and mass spectrometry (GC–MS) analysis. Optimum levels of the variables affecting the yield of FAMEs were investigated. The results indicate that the optimal levels are 55 °C, 60 W, 10% H2SO4/CH3OH, and 50 min. Recoveries ranged from 85.32% to 112.11%, with a detection limit ranging from 0.03 to 0.08 μg mL–1. The linearity, using the linear correlation coefficient, was higher than 0.9914.
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Wils, Laura, Mervé Yagmur, Myriam Phelippe, et al. "Alternative Solvents for the Biorefinery of Spirulina: Impact of Pretreatment on Free Fatty Acids with High Added Value." Marine Drugs 20, no. 10 (2022): 600. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/md20100600.
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The growing demand for molecules of interest from microalgal biomass, such as phycobiliproteins, has led to an accumulation of unused by-products. For example, phycocyanin, obtained by the extraction of Spirulina, generated cakes rich in non-polar molecules of interest, such as free fatty acids (FFAs). These FFAs were generally considered as markers of lipidome degradation, but represented a relevant alternative to topical antibiotics, based on a biomimetic approach. In order to develop a sustainable Spirulina biorefinery scheme, different pretreatments and alternative solvents were screened to identify the best combination for the valorization of FFAs. Thus, five pre-treatments were studied including a phycocyanin extraction by-product. The following three biobased solvents were selected: ethyl acetate (EtOAc), dimethyl carbonate (DMC) and a fatty acid-based natural deep eutectic solvent (NaDES). The pigment and fatty acid profiles were established by spectroscopic and chromatographic approaches. NaDES demonstrated superior extraction capacity and selectivity compared to other biobased solvents, regardless of pretreatment. In contrast, EtOAc and DMC showed a greater diversity of FFAs, with a predominance of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs). The by-product has also been highlighted as a relevant raw material facilitating the recovery of FFAs. These results pave the way for a green biorefinery of the lipid fraction and phycobiliproteins of microalgae.
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Hori, Yasushi, Kazutoshi Nakamura, Masaharu Yamamoto, et al. "Determination of Free Fatty Acids in Human Bile by High-Performance Liquid Chromatography." Annals of Clinical Biochemistry: International Journal of Laboratory Medicine 35, no. 2 (1998): 279–82. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/000456329803500213.
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We developed a high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) method for free fatty acids (FFAs) analysis in bile. In this method, FFAs were extracted from bile in a single step using an Isolute™ ODS cartridge, derivatized with 9-anthryldiazomethane (ADAM). ADAM was chosen because of its high reactivity with carboxylic acid at room temperature. Then, HPLC was used for separating and quantifying FFAs. This method proved to be simple and time-saving. The mean recovery of FFA added to human gallbladder bile was 97.6%, and the detection limit was 100–250 pg. Using this method, we determined FFA concentrations in the gallbladder bile of 11 gallstone patients. The mean concentration of total FFA was 0.61 (SD = 0.41) mmol/L, and there was wide variation in the individual FFAs.
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Gormsen, Lars C., Jakob Gjedsted, Signe Gjedde, et al. "Free fatty acids decrease circulating ghrelin concentrations in humans." European Journal of Endocrinology 154, no. 5 (2006): 667–73. http://dx.doi.org/10.1530/eje.1.02146.
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Objective: Concentrations of the orexigenic peptide ghrelin is affected by a number of hormones, which also affect circulating levels of free fatty acids (FFAs). The present study was therefore designed to determine the direct effect of FFAs on circulating ghrelin. Design: Eight lean, healthy men were examined for 8 h on four occasions using variable infusion rates (0, 3, 6 and 12 μl/kg per min) of intralipid to create different plasma FFA concentrations. Constant levels of insulin and GH were obtained by administration of acipimox (250 mg) and somatostatin (300 μg/h). At the end of each study day a hyperinsulinaemic-euglycaemic clamp was performed. Results: Four distinct levels of FFAs were obtained at the end of the lipid infusion period (FFALIPID: 0.03 ± 0.00 vs: 0.49 ± 0.04, 0.92 ± 0.08 and 2.09 ± 0.38 mmol/l; ANOVA P < 0.0001) and during hyperinsulinaemia (FFALIPID+INSULIN: 0.02 ± 0.00 vs: 0.34 ± 0.03, 0.68 ± 0.09 and 1.78 ± 0.32 mmol/l; ANOVA P < 0.0001). Whereas, somatostatin infusion alone reduced ghrelin concentration by ~67%, concomitant administration of increasing amounts of intralipid reduced circulating ghrelin by a further 14, 19 and 19% respectively (change in ghrelin: 0.52 ± 0.05 vs: 0.62 ± 0.06, 0.72 ± 0.09 and 0.71 ± 0.05 μg/l; ANOVA P = 0.04). No further reduction in ghrelin concentration was observed during hyperinsulinaemia. Conclusion: FFA exposure between 0 and 1 mmol/l significantly suppresses ghrelin levels independent of ambient GH and insulin levels.
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Tian, Haodong, Qiu Xiang, Li Huang, et al. "How Does Acute Blood Flow Restriction Resistance Training Influence Free Fatty Acids in Obese Individuals?" Quality in Sport 38 (February 19, 2025): 58841. https://doi.org/10.12775/qs.2025.38.58841.
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Background FFAs play an important role in the obesity management. Recent studies suggest that BFR training may also influence metabolic responses, including the regulation of FFAs in the bloodstream. Understanding how acute BFR resistance training affects FFAs could provide valuable insights into effective interventions for improving metabolic health in this population. Methods A two-arm randomized controlled design was employed. A total of 22 eligible subjects were randomly divided into BFR-RE (n=11) and RE group (RE, n=11). Each participant underwent an acute moderate-intensity exercise intervention. Venous blood samples were collected at Pre, Post 0h, Post 1h, and Post 24h. FFAs, ANG-Ⅱ, NO, HIF-1α, and VEGF-A were measured. Results Significant group effects were observed in FFAs, ANG-Ⅱ, VEGF-A, and NO; significant time effects were observed in FFAs and NO; significant interactions of group*time were observed in HIF-1α and NO. In BFR-RE group, FFAs significantly decreased at Post 1h and Post 24h; HIF-1α increased significantly at Post 0h, Post 1h, and Post 24h; VEGF-A significantly increased at Post 0h and then decreased until Post 24h. In RE group, FFAs also significantly decreased at Post 1h and Post 24h; HIF-1α significantly decreased at Post 24h; NO significantly decreased at Post 0h, then increased until Post 24h. Conclusions BFR-RE showed advantages in reducing the plasma FFAs of obese individuals compared to RE. The vasodilation and angiogenic responses induced by BFR-RE may be the reason for this difference, which supported BFR-RE as a hypoxic training modality to improve obesity.
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Cao, Yi, Martin Roursgaard, Ali Kermanizadeh, Steffen Loft, and Peter Møller. "Synergistic Effects of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles and Fatty Acids on Toxicity to Caco-2 Cells." International Journal of Toxicology 34, no. 1 (2014): 67–76. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1091581814560032.
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Fatty acids exposure may increase sensitivity of intestinal epithelial cells to cytotoxic effects of zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles (NPs). This study evaluated the synergistic effects of ZnO NPs and palmitic acid (PA) or free fatty acids (FFAs) mixture (oleic/PA 2:1) on toxicity to human colon epithelial (Caco-2) cells. The ZnO NPs exposure concentration dependently induced cytotoxicity to Caco-2 cells showing as reduced proliferation and activity measured by 3 different assays. PA exposure induced cytotoxicity, and coexposure to ZnO NPs and PA showed the largest cytotoxic effects. The presence of FFAs mixture did not affect the ZnO NPs-induced cytotoxicity. Filtration of freshly prepared suspension of NPs through a 0.45-µm pore size membrane significantly reduced the cytotoxicity, indicating a role of concentration or size of particles in cytotoxic effects. The ZnO NPs and PA coexposure induced production of mitochondrial reactive oxygen species (mROS) but not intracellular ROS production, whereas FFAs mixture exposure did not induce mROS and inhibited intracellular ROS. Both ZnO NPs and fatty acids (PA and FFAs mixture) promoted lysosomal destabilization, which was not correlated with cytotoxicity. These results indicated that PA can enhance ZnO NPs-induced cytotoxicity probably by the augmentation of mROS production, whereas FFAs mixture did not affect ROS production. Synergistic effects between ZnO NPs and fatty acids may be important when considering NPs toxicity via oral exposure.
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I. S. Sobczak, Amélie, Claudia A. Blindauer, and Alan J. Stewart. "Changes in Plasma Free Fatty Acids Associated with Type-2 Diabetes." Nutrients 11, no. 9 (2019): 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/nu11092022.
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Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is associated with increased total plasma free fatty acid (FFA) concentrations and an elevated risk of cardiovascular disease. The exact mechanisms by which the plasma FFA profile of subjects with T2DM changes is unclear, but it is thought that dietary fats and changes to lipid metabolism are likely to contribute. Therefore, establishing the changes in concentrations of specific FFAs in an individual’s plasma is important. Each type of FFA has different effects on physiological processes, including the regulation of lipolysis and lipogenesis in adipose tissue, inflammation, endocrine signalling and the composition and properties of cellular membranes. Alterations in such processes due to altered plasma FFA concentrations/profiles can potentially result in the development of insulin resistance and coagulatory defects. Finally, fibrates and statins, lipid-regulating drugs prescribed to subjects with T2DM, are also thought to exert part of their beneficial effects by impacting on plasma FFA concentrations. Thus, it is also interesting to consider their effects on the concentration of FFAs in plasma. Collectively, we review how FFAs are altered in T2DM and explore the likely downstream physiological and pathological implications of such changes.
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Kotlega, Dariusz, Agnieszka Zembron-Lacny, Barbara Morawin, Monika Golab-Janowska, Przemyslaw Nowacki, and Malgorzata Szczuko. "Free Fatty Acids and Their Inflammatory Derivatives Affect BDNF in Stroke Patients." Mediators of Inflammation 2020 (December 3, 2020): 1–12. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2020/6676247.
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Objective. The neurotrophin brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) affects poststroke functional outcome, neurogenesis, neuroprotection, and neuroplasticity. Its level is related to the diet and nutritional status, and more specifically, it is free fatty acids (FFAs) and eicosanoids that can have an impact on the BDNF level. The aim of this study was to analyze the potential impact of FFAs and eicosanoids on the BDNF level in stroke patients. Material and Methods. Seventy-three ischemic stroke patients were prospectively enrolled in the study. Laboratory tests were performed in all subjects, including the levels of FFAs, eicosanoids, and BDNF. FFAs and inflammatory metabolites were determined by gas chromatography and liquid chromatography, while BDNF was evaluated by the immune-enzymatic method (ELISA). Results. The plasma level of BDNF negatively correlated with C22:1n9 13 erucic acid, C18:3n3 linolenic acid (ALA), and lipoxin A4 15-epi-LxA4. A direct association was observed in relation to BDNF and C16:1 palmitoleic acid and C20:3n6 eicosatrienoic acid (dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid (DGLA)). Conclusions. Saturated fatty acids and omega-3 and omega-9 erucic acids can affect signaling in the BDNF synthesis resulting in the decrease in BDNF. There is a beneficial effect of DGLA on the BDNF level, while the effect of ALA on BDNF can be inhibitory. Specialized proresolving lipid mediators can play a role in the BDNF metabolism. BDNF can interact with inflammation as the risk factor in the cardiovascular disorders, including stroke.
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Patti, Angelo Maria, Rosaria Vincenza Giglio, Nikolaos Papanas, et al. "Experimental and Emerging Free Fatty Acid Receptor Agonists for the Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes." Medicina 58, no. 1 (2022): 109. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/medicina58010109.
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The current management of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) includes incretin-based treatments able to enhance insulin secretion and peripheral insulin sensitivity as well as improve body mass, inflammation, plasma lipids, blood pressure, and cardiovascular outcomes. Dietary Free Fatty Acids (FFA) regulate metabolic and anti-inflammatory processes through their action on incretins. Selective synthetic ligands for FFA1-4 receptors have been developed as potential treatments for T2DM. To comprehensively review the available evidence for the potential role of FFA receptor agonists in the treatment of T2DM, we performed an electronic database search assessing the association between FFAs, T2DM, inflammation, and incretins. Evidence indicates that FFA1-4 agonism increases insulin sensitivity, induces body mass loss, reduces inflammation, and has beneficial metabolic effects. There is a strong inter-relationship between FFAs and incretins. FFA receptor agonism represents a potential target for the treatment of T2DM and may provide an avenue for the management of cardiometabolic risk in susceptible individuals. Further research promises to shed more light on this emerging topic.
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Klobučar, Iva, Helga Hinteregger, Margarete Lechleitner, et al. "Association between Serum Free Fatty Acids and Clinical and Laboratory Parameters in Acute Heart Failure Patients." Biomedicines 11, no. 12 (2023): 3197. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/biomedicines11123197.
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Very little is known about the association between individual serum free fatty acids (FFAs) and clinical and laboratory parameters (indicators of heart failure severity) in acute heart failure (AHF) patients. Here, the baseline serum levels of FFAs, 16:0 (palmitic acid), 16:1 (palmitoleic acid), 18:0 (stearic acid), 18:1 (oleic acid), 18:2 (linoleic acid), 18:3 (alpha-linolenic acid or gamma-linolenic acid), 20:4 (arachidonic acid), 20:5 (eicosapentaenoic acid), and 22:6 (docosahexaenoic acid), were determined in 304 AHF patients (94.7% belonged to New York Heart Association functional class IV) using gas chromatography. Spearman correlation coefficients were used to examine the associations between the individual and total (the sum of all FFAs) FFAs and clinical and laboratory parameters. After applying a Bonferroni correction to correct for multiple testing, the total FFAs, as well as the individual FFAs (except FFAs 18:0, 20:5, and 22:6), were found to be significantly positively correlated with serum albumin. Only a few additional associations were found: FFA 16:0 was significantly negatively correlated with systolic pulmonary artery pressure, FFA 18:3 was significantly negatively correlated with C-reactive protein and body mass index, and FFA 20:4 was significantly negatively correlated with blood urea nitrogen. Based on our results, we conclude that in patients with severe AHF, individual and total serum FFAs are slightly associated with established laboratory and clinical parameters, which are indicators of heart failure severity.
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Prasongsook, Sombat, Chaowit Rakangthong, and Theerawit Poeikhampha. "Effect of free fatty acids supplementation in diet on metabolizable energy growth performance and carcass quality in broiler chickens." BIO Web of Conferences 164 (2025): 01002. https://doi.org/10.1051/bioconf/202516401002.
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Fats are an excellent source of energy and play an important role in the growth of broilers. Using free fatty acids is one of the interesting alternative choices for fats since there is a major metabolic fuel and a part of triacylglycerols. This study was conducted to evaluate the effects of free fatty acids (FFAs) substitution in diet on metabolizable energy, growth performance and carcass quality of broilers. A total of 900 male broiler chicks were divided into 5 groups with 6 replicates of 30 birds each. The birds received a control diet using palm oil as dietary oil supplementation and other groups were substituted with 25, 50, 75 and 100 % FFAs for 35 days. At the end of the feeding trial, the results indicated that all levels of FFAs substitution did not influenced the body weight, feed intake, FCR as well as carcass quality of broilers when compared to the control group. Moreover, there was no significant difference of the metabolizable energy in broilers fed with FFAs. It can be concluded that FFAs is useful as dietary oil supplementation by substitution of palm oil without negative effects on the metabolizable energy, growth performance and carcass quality of broilers.
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Kuan, Dingyaw, Lingmei Dai, Dehua Liu, Hongjuan Liu, and Wei Du. "Efficient Biodiesel Conversion from Microalgae Oil of Schizochytrium sp." Catalysts 9, no. 4 (2019): 341. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/catal9040341.
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Abstract: Microalgae oil has been regarded as a promising feedstock for biodiesel production. However, microalgae oil usually contains some non-lipid components, such as pigments. Microalgae oil could be converted to biodiesel effectively with a two-step process to decrease the negative effect caused by by-product glycerol generated in traditional biodiesel production process. Firstly, microalgae oil was hydrolysed to free fatty acids (FFAs) and then FFAs were converted to methyl ester. In this study, the hydrolysis of microalgae oil from Schizochytrium sp. was systematically investigated and microalgae oil could be hydrolysed effectively to FFAs at both non-catalytic and acid-catalytic conditions. The hydrolysis degree of 97.5% was obtained under non-catalytic conditions of 220 °C and a water to oil ratio of 10:1 (w:w). The hydrolysis degree of 97.1% was obtained with the optimized sulphuric acid catalytic conditions of 95 °C, and a ratio of water to oil 3:1. The lipase Novozym435-mediated esterification with the hydrolysed FFAs was explored and a FAME (Fatty Acids Methyl Ester) yield of 95.1% was achieved. The conversion of different FFAs also was compared and the results indicated that lipase Novozym435-mediated methanolysis was effective for the preparation of biodiesel as well as poly unsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs).
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Song, Shiqing, Feiting Zheng, Xiaoyan Tian, et al. "Evolution Analysis of Free Fatty Acids and Aroma-Active Compounds during Tallow Oxidation." Molecules 27, no. 2 (2022): 352. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/molecules27020352.
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To explore the role of fatty acids as flavor precursors in the flavor of oxidized tallow, the volatile flavor compounds and free fatty acid (FFAs) in the four oxidization stages of tallow were analyzed via gas chromatography (GC)–mass spectrometry (MS), the aroma characteristics of them were analyzed by GC–olfactory (GC-O) method combined with sensory analysis and partial least-squares regression (PLSR) analysis. 12 common FFAs and 35 key aroma-active compounds were obtained. Combined with the results of odor activity value (OAV) and FD factor, benzaldehyde was found to be an important component in unoxidized tallow. (E,E)-2,4-Heptadienal, (E,E)-2,4-decadienal, (E)-2-nonenal, octanal, hexanoic acid, hexanal and (E)-2-heptenal were the key compounds involved in the tallow flavor oxidation. The changes in FFAs and volatile flavor compounds during oxidation and the metabolic evolution of key aroma-active compounds are systematically summarized in this study. The paper also provides considerable guidance in oxidation control and meat flavor product development.
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Haritonov, Svetlana, and Rodica Sturza. "IN VITRO BIOAVAILABILITY OF SUNFLOWER OIL FORTIFIED WITH IODINE." Journal of Engineering Science XXV (4) (December 25, 2018): 94–99. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.2576750.
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The use of iodized sunflower oil as an additive is an affordable and inexpensive method. In addition, iodine is a liposoluble element, which facilitates its incorporation into oil. But the incorporation of iodine in oil is a complex phenomenon, accompanied by a change in the physicochemical properties of the finished product, and therefore the evolution of the composition of triglycerides in iodinated oil has been investigated, depending on the amount of iodine administered.<strong> </strong> Free fatty acids (FFAs) are subjected to a different metabolic mechanism depending on the length of their chain (their molar mass). Thus, long chain fatty acids after re-esterification are deposited in the adipose tissue in the form of triglyceride-rich lipoproteins, while medium chain FFAs are usually oxidized in the liver. The structure of triglycerides (the distribution of fatty acids in the triglyceride molecule) can also influence the digestibility of this product. The purpose of the researches is to determine the influence of sunflower oil iodine on the digestibility of triglycerides and the evolution of the iodine content in the system during the enzymatic hydrolysis of the product. The kinetics of MGs, DGs and FFAs accumulation and the percentage of iodine recovered from the digestate were investigated during in vitro pancreatic digestion of iodinated sunflower oil.
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Katayama, Taiki, Manabu Kanno, Naoki Morita, et al. "An Oleaginous Bacterium That Intrinsically Accumulates Long-Chain Free Fatty Acids in its Cytoplasm." Applied and Environmental Microbiology 80, no. 3 (2013): 1126–31. http://dx.doi.org/10.1128/aem.03056-13.
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ABSTRACTMedium- and long-chain fatty acids are present in organisms in esterified forms that serve as cell membrane constituents and storage compounds. A large number of organisms are known to accumulate lipophilic materials as a source of energy and carbon. We found a bacterium, designated GK12, that intrinsically accumulates free fatty acids (FFAs) as intracellular droplets without exhibiting cytotoxicity. GK12 is an obligatory anaerobic, mesophilic lactic acid bacterium that was isolated from a methanogenic reactor. Phylogenetic analysis based on 16S rRNA gene sequences showed that GK12 is affiliated with the familyErysipelotrichaceaein the phylumFirmicutesbut is distantly related to type species in this family (less than 92% similarity in 16S rRNA gene sequence). Saturated fatty acids with carbon chain lengths of 14, 16, 18, and 20 were produced from glucose under stress conditions, including higher-than-optimum temperatures and the presence of organic solvents that affect cell membrane integrity. FFAs were produced at levels corresponding to up to 25% (wt/wt) of the dry cell mass. Our data suggest that FFA accumulation is a result of an imbalance between excess membrane fatty acid biosynthesis due to homeoviscous adaptation and limited β-oxidation activity due to anaerobic growth involving lactic acid fermentation. FFA droplets were not further utilized as an energy and carbon source, even under conditions of starvation. A naturally occurring bacterium that accumulates significant amounts of long-chain FFAs with noncytotoxicity would provide useful strategies for microbial biodiesel production.
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Alaba, Peter Adeniyi, Yahaya Muhammad Sani, and Wan Mohd Ashri Wan Daud. "Efficient biodiesel production via solid superacid catalysis: a critical review on recent breakthrough." RSC Advances 6, no. 82 (2016): 78351–68. http://dx.doi.org/10.1039/c6ra08399d.
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Biodiesel produced from triglycerides and/or free fatty acids (FFAs) by transesterification and esterification has attracted immense attention during the past decades as a biodegradable, renewable and sustainable fuel.
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Bush, Jason R., Izuchukwu Iwuamadi, Jun Han, David J. Schibli, David R. Goodlett, and Edward C. Deehan. "Resistant Potato Starch Supplementation Reduces Serum Free Fatty Acid Levels and Influences Bile Acid Metabolism." Metabolites 14, no. 10 (2024): 536. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/metabo14100536.
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Background: Resistant starches, such as high-amylose maize starch and resistant potato starch (RPS), have prebiotic effects that are linked to improved metabolism at >15 g/day, but the effects at lower doses have not been reported. Methods: We performed an exploratory post hoc analysis of free fatty acids (FFAs), bile acids (BAs), and ketone bodies in serum previously collected from a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial evaluating the effects of one- and four-week consumption of 3.5 g/day RPS versus a placebo using two-way ANOVA adjusted by pFDR. Associations between week 4 changes in FFAs, BAs, and ketone bodies were assessed by Pearson’s correlations. Results: RPS consumption reduced total FFAs relative to the placebo, including multiple unsaturated FFAs and octanedioic acid, with reductions in taurine- and glycine-conjugated secondary BAs also detected (q < 0.05). No changes in ketone bodies were observed (q > 0.05). Changes in 7-ketodeoxycholic acid (r = −0.595) and glycolithocholic acid (r = −0.471) were inversely correlated with treatment-induced reductions in FFAs for RPS but not the placebo, suggesting the effects were from the prebiotic. Shifts in β-hydroxybutyrate were further correlated with FFA changes in both treatments (q < 0.05). Conclusions: These findings demonstrate that low doses of RPS positively influence fatty acid metabolism in humans, reducing circulating levels of FFA and conjugated BAs.
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Kadotani, Akito, Yo Tsuchiya, Hiroyasu Hatakeyama, Hideki Katagiri, and Makoto Kanzaki. "Different impacts of saturated and unsaturated free fatty acids on COX-2 expression in C2C12 myotubes." American Journal of Physiology-Endocrinology and Metabolism 297, no. 6 (2009): E1291—E1303. http://dx.doi.org/10.1152/ajpendo.00293.2009.
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In skeletal muscle, saturated free fatty acids (FFAs) act as proinflammatory stimuli, and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) is a pro/anti-inflammatory enzyme induced at sites of inflammation, which contributes to prostaglandin production. However, little is known about the regulation of COX-2 expression and its responses to FFAs in skeletal muscle. Herein, we examined the effects of saturated and unsaturated FFAs, including a recently identified lipokine (lipid hormone derived from adipocytes), palmitoleate, on COX-2 expression in C2C12 myotubes as a skeletal muscle model. Exposure of myotubes to saturated FFAs [palmitate (16:0) and stearate (18:0)], but not to unsaturated FFAs [palmitoleate (16:1), oleate (18:1), and linoleate (18:2)], led to a slow-onset induction of COX-2 expression and subsequent prostaglandin E2 production via mechanisms involving the p38 MAPK and NF-κB but not the PKCθ signaling cascades. Pharmacological modulation of mitochondrial oxidative function failed to interfere with COX-2 expression, suggesting the mitochondrial overload/excessive β-oxidation contribution to this event to be minimal. On the contrary, unsaturated FFAs appeared to effectively antagonize palmitate-induced COX-2 expression with markedly different potencies (linoleate > oleate > palmitoleate), being highly associated with the suppressive profile of each unsaturated FFA toward palmitate-evoked intracellular signals, including p38, JNK, ERK1/2 MAPKs, and PKCθ, as well as IκB degradation. In addition, our data suggest little involvement of PPAR in the protective actions of unsaturated FFAs against palmitate-induced COX-2 expression. No direct contribution of the increased COX-2 activity in generating palmitate-induced insulin resistance was detected, at least in terms of insulin-responsive Akt phosphorylation and GLUT4 translocation. Taken together, our data provide a novel insight into the molecular mechanisms responsible for the FFA-induced COX-2 expression in skeletal muscle and raise the possibility that, in skeletal myocytes, COX-2 and its product prostaglandins may play an important role in the complex inflammation responses caused by elevated FFAs, for example, in the diabetic state.
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Yuzbashian, Emad, Golaleh Asghari, Nilofar Beheshti, et al. "Plasma Fatty Acid Composition Was Associated with Apelin Gene Expression in Human Adipose Tissues." BioMed Research International 2021 (October 6, 2021): 1–8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2021/8846483.
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Background. Apelin is an adipokine with an intermediatory role in obesity and insulin resistance, which can be modified by dietary intake. Aims. In this study, we aimed to determine the association of the plasma fatty acid composition with apelin plasma concentration and gene expression in visceral (VAT) and subcutaneous (SAT) adipose tissues. Methods. In this cross-sectional study, we recruited 179 patients aged 19-75 years who were candidates for elective surgery. Through the surgery, SAT and VAT were collected to measure apelin gene expression. Anthropometric measurements, fasting blood samples, and dietary intakes were collected before surgery. Free fatty acids (FFAs) in fasting whole plasma were measured using gas chromatography with flame ionization detection. Linear regression models were used to estimate standardized β (STZ β ) showing the association of individual and total FFAs with apelin gene expression after adjustment for potential confounding variables. Results. In multivariable analysis, we observed a significant positive association of total plasma free fatty acids (FFAs) (STZ β = 0.241 , P = 0.006 ), saturated fatty acid (SFA) (STZ β = 0.336 , P < 0.001 ), and monounsaturated fatty acid (MUFA) (STZ β = 0.313 , P < 0.001 ) concentrations with apelin gene expression from VAT after controlling for age, sex, body mass index, homeostatic model assessment for insulin resistance (HOMA-IR), physical activity, and energy intake. In the SFA family, there was a direct association with plasma concentration of myristic acid (STZ β = 0.372 , P < 0.001 ), pentadecanoic acid ( STZ β = 0.252 , P = 0.002 ), and heptadecanoic acid (STZ β = 0.407 , P < 0.001 ) with apelin mRNA expression in VAT. There was no significant association between FFAs and apelin plasma concentration and SAT mRNA levels. Conclusions. In conclusion, circulating plasma FFAs, SFA, and MUFA had a positive association with apelin gene expression in VAT. It seems that plasma fatty acid composition may regulate apelin gene expression in VAT.
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Bahrun, M. H. V., N. Battak, W.-H. Tan, and A. Bono. "Process Simulation of Steam Stripping of Bleached Palm Oil Deodorization for Removing Free Fatty Acids using DWSIM." Journal of Physics: Conference Series 2314, no. 1 (2022): 012016. http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1742-6596/2314/1/012016.
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Abstract The presence of free fatty acids (FFAs) and odoriferous components in the bleached palm oil (BPO) need to be removed to meet the specific standard quality and make the oil palatable. Because FFAs and odoriferous components is more volatile than the main oil components, they vaporize readily thus being removed from the oil product. Deodorization is the key process in industry to remove FFAs by vaporizing them using steam stripping agent such as steam under vacuum. In this work, a simulation study was adopted for the analysis of deodorization process implemented in an open-source chemical process simulator software, DWSIM. The deodorization section was modelled using absorber column unit operation in the software. The process conditions and BPO compositions fed into the deodorizer were taken from literature. The simulation showed much decrease in the FFAs content below the maximum value as standardized by the authorized association. The deodorization of BPO was analyzed by studying the column profiles such as the individual TGs, FFAs and water interstage flows in vapour and liquid phases, and the total component interstage flow for vapour and liquid phases’ profiles. From the simulation study under defined process conditions, the percentage removal of FFAs from the BPO was >99.99%.
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Mantzourani, Christiana, Irene-Dimitra Mesimeri, and Maroula G. Kokotou. "Free Fatty Acid Determination in Broccoli Tissues Using Liquid Chromatography–High-Resolution Mass Spectrometry." Molecules 29, no. 4 (2024): 754. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/molecules29040754.
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Broccoli (Brassica oleracea L. var. italica Plenck) is a widely consumed vegetable, very popular due to its various nutritional and bioactive components. Since studies on the lipid components of broccoli have been limited so far, the aim of the present work was the study of free fatty acids (FFAs) present in different broccoli parts, aerial and underground. The direct determination of twenty-four FFAs in broccoli tissues (roots, leaves, and florets) was carried out, using a liquid chromatography–high-resolution mass spectrometry (LC-HRMS) method in a 10 min single run. Linolenic acid was found to be the most abundant FFA in all different broccoli parts in quantities ranging from 0.76 to 1.46 mg/g, followed by palmitic acid (0.17–0.22 mg/g) and linoleic acid (0.06–0.08 mg/g). To extend our knowledge on broccoli’s bioactive components, for the first time, the existence of bioactive oxidized fatty acids, namely hydroxy and oxo fatty acids, was explored in broccoli tissues adopting an HRMS-based lipidomics approach. 16- and 2-hydroxypalmitic acids were detected in all parts of broccoli studied, while ricinoleic acid was detected for the first time as a component of broccoli.
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Pilitsis, Julie G., William M. Coplin, Michael H. O'Regan, et al. "Free fatty acids in human cerebrospinal fluid following subarachnoid hemorrhage and their potential role in vasospasm: a preliminary observation." Journal of Neurosurgery 97, no. 2 (2002): 272–79. http://dx.doi.org/10.3171/jns.2002.97.2.0272.
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Object. The mechanisms leading to vasospasm following subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) remain unclear. Accumulation in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) of free fatty acids (FFAs) may play a role in the development of vasospasm; however, in no previous study have concentrations of FFAs in CSF been examined after SAH. Methods. We collected samples of CSF from 20 patients with SAH (18 cases of aneurysmal SAH and two cases of spontaneous cryptogenic SAH) and used a high-performance liquid chromatography assay to determine the FFA concentrations in these samples. We then compared these findings with FFA concentrations in the CSF of control patients. All FFA concentrations measured 24 hours after SAH were significantly greater than control concentrations (p < 0.01 for palmitic acid and < 0.001 for all other FFAs). All measured FFAs remained elevated for the first 48 hours after SAH (p < 0.05 for linoleic acid, p < 0.01 for palmitic acid, and p < 0.001 for the other FFAs). After 7 days, a second elevation in all FFAs was observed (p < 0.05 for linoleic acid, p < 0.01 for palmitic acid, and p < 0.001 for the other FFAs). Samples of CSF collected within 48 hours after SAH from patients in whom angiography and clinical examination confirmed the development of vasospasm after SAH were found to have significantly higher concentrations of arachidonic, linoleic, and palmitic acids than samples collected from patients in whom vasospasm did not develop (p < 0.05). Conclusions. Following SAH, all FFAs are initially elevated. A secondary elevation occurs between 8 and 10 days after SAH. This study provides preliminary evidence of FFA elevation following SAH and of a potential role for FFAs in SAH-induced vasospasm. A prospective study is warranted to determine if CSF concentrations of FFAs are predictive of vasospasm.
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Mandal, Šaćira, Adlija Čaušević, Maja Malenica, Šeherzada Hadžidedić, Besim Prnjavorac, and Sabina Semiz. "Age and gender related differences in free fatty acid levels in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus." Journal of Health Sciences 2, no. 3 (2012): 184–91. http://dx.doi.org/10.17532/jhsci.2012.37.
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Introduction: Several decades of basic science and animal research provided considerable support for significant role of plasma free fatty acids (FFAs) in etiology of Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Contradicting data related to signifi cance of elevated FFAs in plasma of patients with Type 2 diabetes prompted us to study concentrations of palmitic acid, stearic acid, and linoleic acid, in patients and healthy controls in an attempt to possibly use them as potential biomarkers in progression of the disease. Since aging is associated withincreased plasma glucose and insulin levels that are consistent with an insulin resistant state, in this study,age differences in the concentration of the above mentioned acids were tested.Methods: Progressive changes in their concentrations were followed through a period 6 months. All subjects included in the study were free of evidence of hepatitis B or C viral infection or active liver and kidney damage. Analysis of glucose and glycated hemoglobin levels were performed on BT PLUS 2000 analyzer using standard IFCC protocols, while concentrations of FFAs were analyzed by gas chromatography.Results: Our data demonstrated signifi cantly higher FFA values in plasma of diabetic patients as compared to healthy controls. There was a trend of correlation of FFAs levels with the blood glucose levels in diabetic patients, which was more prominent in diabetic men than in women.Conclusion: With aging, levels of free fatty acids signifi cantly increased in plasma of diabetic patients, and this effect was also more profound in male than in female diabetics.
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Kim, Chung S., and Ivan A. Ross. "Regulatory Role of Free Fatty Acids (FFAs)—Palmitoylation and Myristoylation." Food and Nutrition Sciences 04, no. 09 (2013): 202–11. http://dx.doi.org/10.4236/fns.2013.49a1028.
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Kotlęga, Dariusz, Barbara Peda, Joanna Palma, et al. "Free Fatty Acids Are Associated with the Cognitive Functions in Stroke Survivors." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18, no. 12 (2021): 6500. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18126500.
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Ischemic stroke is a leading cause of motor impairment and psychosocial disability. Although free fatty acids (FFA) have been proven to affect the risk of stroke and potentially dementia, the evidence of their impact on cognitive functions in stroke patients is lacking. We aimed to establish such potential relationships. Seventy-two ischemic stroke patients were prospectively analysed. Their cognitive functions were assessed seven days post-stroke and six months later as follow-up (n = 41). Seven days post-stroke analysis of serum FFAs levels showed direct correlations between Cognitive Verbal Learning Test (CVLT) and the following FFAs: C20:4n6 arachidonic acid and C20:5n3 eicosapentaenoic acid, while negative correlations were observed for C18:3n3 linolenic acid (ALA), C18:4 n3 stearidonic acid and C23:0 tricosanoic acid. Follow-up examination with CVLT revealed positive correlations with C15:0 pentadecanoid acid, C18:3n6 gamma linoleic acid, SDA, C23:0 tricosanoic acid and negative correlations with C14:0 myristic acid and C14:1 myristolenic acids. Several tests (Trail Making Test, Stroop Dots Trail, Digit Span Test and Verbal Fluency Test) were directly correlated mainly with C14:0 myristic acid and C14:1 myristolenic acid, while corresponding negatively with C18:1 vaccinic acid, C20:3n3 cis-11-eicosatrienoic acid, C22:1/C20:1 cis11- eicosanic acid and C20:2 cis-11-eicodienoic acid. No correlations between Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MOCA) test performed on seventh day, and FFAs levels were found. Saturated fatty acids play a negative role in long-term cognitive outcomes in stroke patients. The metabolic cascade of polyunsaturated fatty acids (n3 PUFA) and the synthesis of (AA) can be involved in pathogenesis of stroke-related cognitive impairment.
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Wang, Jianghua, Yang Chen, Xiaohong Wang, and Fenghua Cao. "Aluminum dodecatungstophosphate (Al0.9H0.3PW12O40) nanotube as a solid acid catalyst one-pot production of biodiesel from waste cooking oil." BioResources 4, no. 4 (2009): 1477–86. http://dx.doi.org/10.15376/biores.4.4.1477-1486.
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Solid nanocatalyst aluminum dodecatungstophosphate (Al0.9H0.3PW12O40, abbreviated as AlPW) with nanotube structure was synthesized through a natural cellulose fiber template. The AlPW nanotubes, which are highly water-tolerant and acid-tolerant, can be described as green double acids, as they combineand Lewis acid sites. They have been applied as an efficient nanoheterogeneous catalyst for the preparation of biodiesel from waste cooking oil containing 26.89 wt% high free fatty acids (FFAs) and 1% moisture via esterification of FFAs and transesterification of triglycerides in one pot under mild conditions.
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Azzazy, Hassan ME, Maurice MAL Pelsers, and Robert H. Christenson. "Unbound Free Fatty Acids and Heart-Type Fatty Acid–Binding Protein: Diagnostic Assays and Clinical Applications." Clinical Chemistry 52, no. 1 (2006): 19–29. http://dx.doi.org/10.1373/clinchem.2005.056143.
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Abstract Background: A biomarker that reliably detects myocardial ischemia in the absence of necrosis would be useful for initial identification of unstable angina patients and for differentiating patients with chest pain of an etiology other than coronary ischemia, and could provide clinical utility complementary to that of cardiac troponins, the established markers of necrosis. Unbound free fatty acids (FFAu) and their intracellular binding protein, heart-type fatty acid–binding protein (H-FABP), have been suggested to have clinical utility as indicators of cardiac ischemia and necrosis, respectively. Methods: We examined results of clinical assessments of FFAu and H-FABP as biomarkers of cardiac ischemia and necrosis. Data published on FFAu and H-FABP over the past 30 years were used as the basis for this review. Results: Although little clinical work has been done on FFAu since the initial reports, recent studies documented an association between increased serum FFAs and ventricular dysrhythmias and death in patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI). Recent data suggest that serum FFAu concentrations increase well before markers of cardiac necrosis and are sensitive indicators of ischemia in AMI. H-FABP is abundant in cardiac muscle and is presumed to be involved in myocardial lipid homeostasis. Similar to myoglobin, plasma H-FABP increases within 3 h after AMI and returns to reference values within 12–24 h. Conclusions: FFAu may have a potential role in identifying patients with cardiac ischemia. H-FABP is useful for detecting cardiac injury in acute coronary syndromes and predicting recurrent cardiac events in acute coronary syndromes and in congestive heart failure patients. Assays are available for both markers that could facilitate further clinical investigations to assess their possible roles as markers of cardiac ischemia and/or necrosis.
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Tarini, Joshua, and Thomas M. S. Wolever. "The fermentable fibre inulin increases postprandial serum short-chain fatty acids and reduces free-fatty acids and ghrelin in healthy subjects." Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism 35, no. 1 (2010): 9–16. http://dx.doi.org/10.1139/h09-119.
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It is thought that diets high in dietary fibre are associated with reduced risk for type 2 diabetes, at least in part because the short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) produced during the colonic fermentation of fibre beneficially influence circulating concentrations of free-fatty acids (FFAs) and gut hormones involved in the regulation of blood glucose and body mass. However, there is a paucity of data showing this sequence of events in humans. Thus, our objective was to determine the effect of the fermentable fibre inulin on postprandial glucose, insulin, SCFA, FFA, and gut hormone responses in healthy subjects. Overnight fasted healthy subjects (n = 12) were studied for 6 h after consuming 400 mL drinks, containing 80 g high-fructose corn syrup (80HFCS), 56 g HFCS (56HFCS), or 56 g HFCS plus 24 g inulin (Inulin), using a randomized, single-blind, crossover design. A standard lunch was served 4 h after the test drink. Glucose and insulin responses after Inulin did not differ significantly from those after 80HFCS or 56HFCS. Serum acetate, propionate, and butyrate were significantly higher after Inulin than after HFCS drinks from 4–6 h. FFAs fell at a similar rate after all 3 test drinks, but were lower after Inulin than after 56HFCS at 4 h (0.40 ± 0.06 vs. 0.51 ± 0.06 mmol·L–1; p < 0.05). Compared with 56HFCS, Inulin significantly increased plasma glucagon-like peptide-1 concentrations at 30 min, and reduced ghrelin at 4.5 h and 6 h. The results are consistent with the hypothesis that dietary fibre increases the production of colonic SCFAs, which may reduce type 2 diabetes risk by reducing postprandial FFAs and favorably affecting gut hormones, which regulate food intake.
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AKAMO, A. J., R. N. UGBAJA, O. ADEMUYIWA, et al. "GENDER-RELATED ALTERATIONS IN FREE FATTY ACIDS AND OXIDATIVE STRESS IN HYPERTENSION CO-MORBIDLY OCCURRING WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS." Journal of Natural Sciences Engineering and Technology 16, no. 2 (2019): 26–38. http://dx.doi.org/10.51406/jnset.v16i2.1885.
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Increase in plasma free fatty acids (FFAs) concentrations may cause cellular damage via the induction of oxidative stress. The aim of this present study was to investigate FFAs and oxidative stress in hypertension co-morbidly occurring with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM). Age and sex matched control subjects (n=150) and patients (n=470) [hypertensive nondiabetics (HND, n=179), normotensive diabetics (ND, n=132), hypertensive diabetics (HD, n=159)] presenting at the Medical Out-Patient Clinic of the State Hospital, Abeokuta, Nigeria were recruited. Fasting plasma glucose, creatinine, urea, FFAs, thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS) were determined spectrophotometrically. The presence of either or both diseases resulted in significant increase (p<0.05) in the plasma FFAs and oxidative stress marker-TBARS in different compartments (plasma, erythrocytes andlipoproteins) for both male and female patients when compared with their control counterparts. The increase in FFAs was more marked in comorbidity female when compared with other female patients. There was significant (p<0.05) difference in gender FFAs concentrations. In both controls and patients, FFAs in plasma are significantly (p<0.05) higher in male when compared with their female counterparts. This research revealed biochemical variations in hypertension co-morbidly occurring with T2DMcharacterised by gender-related elevation in FFAs and enhanced oxidative stress. Plasma FFAs might be a good biomarker predicting the occurrence and development of hypertension and/or T2DM.
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Zhang, Shibing, Yiran Wang, Chunyu Yang, et al. "Determination of Free Fatty Acids in Krill Oil during Storage Based on NH2-MMS." Foods 13, no. 17 (2024): 2736. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/foods13172736.
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In this study, amino-modified micro-mesoporous silica (NH2-MMS) with hierarchical pores was prepared by modifying micro-mesoporous silica ZSM-5 with 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane and used as an adsorbent in solid-phase extraction to analyze free fatty acids (FFAs) in krill oil during storage for an initial time. The Brunner Emmet Teller adsorption experiment and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy demonstrate that NH2-MMS, with a hierarchical pore structure, was successfully synthesized. The adsorption experiments, especially static adsorption, indicate that the absorption ability of the prepared NH2-MMS, with a hierarchical pore structure, toward FFAs was better than that of traditional amino-modified mesoporous silica (SBA-15) with a mesoporous structure at all temperature and concentrations. Fairly low limits of detection (0.06–0.15 μg g−1), acceptable recoveries (85.16–94.31%), and precision (0.08–5.26%) were attained under ideal circumstances. Moreover, NH2-MMS has the advantages of easy preparation and being environmentally friendly. As a result, this method offers an alternative to the current method for determining FFAs in different kinds of oil specimens.
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Pilz, Stefan, Hubert Scharnagl, Beate Tiran, et al. "Free Fatty Acids Are Independently Associated with All-Cause and Cardiovascular Mortality in Subjects with Coronary Artery Disease." Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism 91, no. 7 (2006): 2542–47. http://dx.doi.org/10.1210/jc.2006-0195.
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Abstract Context: Free fatty acids (FFAs) are associated with several cardiovascular risk factors and exert harmful effects on the myocardium. Objective: The aim of our study was to elucidate the relationship between FFAs and mortality in subjects who underwent coronary angiography. Design, Setting, and Participants: Ludwigshafen Risk and Cardiovascular Health is a prospective cohort study of Caucasians who had undergone coronary angiography at baseline (1997–2000). During a median time of follow-up of 5.38 yr, 513 deaths had occurred among 3315 study participants with measured FFAs. Main Outcome Measure: Hazard ratios for mortality according to FFA levels were measured. Results: At the fourth quartile of FFAs, fully adjusted hazard ratios for death from any cause and cardiovascular causes were 1.58 (P = 0.002) and 1.83 (P = 0.001), respectively. In persons with angiographic coronary artery disease (CAD), stable CAD, and unstable CAD, the predictive value of FFAs was similar to that in the entire cohort, but the association did not attain statistical significance in persons without CAD analyzed separately. FFA levels were not related to the presence of angiographic CAD but were elevated in subjects with unstable CAD, compared with probands with stable CAD. Furthermore, FFAs increased with the severity of heart failure and were positively correlated with N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (P &lt; 0.001). Conclusions: FFA levels independently predict all-cause and cardiovascular mortality in subjects with angiographic CAD. A possible diagnostic use of FFAs warrants further studies, but our results may underline the importance of therapeutic approaches to influence FFA metabolism.
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Wang, Yu, Hui-Wen Zhang, Yuan-Lin Guo, Cheng-Gang Zhu, Na-Qiong Wu, and Jian-Jun Li. "Free fatty acids as a marker for predicting periprocedural myocardial injury after coronary intervention." Postgraduate Medical Journal 95, no. 1119 (2019): 18–22. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/postgradmedj-2018-136137.
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BackgroundPrevious studies have revealed that plasma levels of free fatty acids (FFAs) are related to cardiovascular risk. However, whether FFAs could predict periprocedural myocardial injury (PMI) following percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in patients with stable coronary artery disease (CAD) remains unclear.PurposeThis study aimed to investigate the relationship of FFAs to PMI in untreated patients with CAD who underwent PCI.MethodsA total of 374 consecutive patients with CAD without lipid-lowering treatment on admission and with normal preprocedural cardiac troponin I (cTnI) levels who underwent PCI were prospectively enrolled. The baseline characteristics were collected and PMI was evaluated by cTnI analysis within 24 hours. The relation of preprocedural FFA levels to peak cTnI values after PCI was examined.ResultsPreprocedural FFAs were positively correlated with peak cTnI values after PCI in both simple regression model (β=0.119, p=0.021) and multiple regression model (β=0.198, p=0.001). Patients with higher FFA levels had higher postprocedural cTnI levels compared with those with normal FFA levels (0.27±0.68 ng/mL vs 0.66±0.31 ng/mL, p=0.014). In the multivariable model, preprocedural FFA levels were associated with an increased risk of postprocedural cTnI elevation above 1× upper limit of normal (ULN, OR: 1.185, 95% CI 0.997 to 1.223, p=0.019) up to 10× ULN (OR: 1.132, 95% CI 1.005 to 1.192, p=0.003) .ConclusionsThe present study first suggested that elevated FFA levels were associated with an increased risk of PMI in untreated patients with CAD. Further study with large sample size may be needed to confirm our findings.