Breakdown of Stored Fat by Epinephrine-AI Podcast

The podcast explains how exercise or fasting raises epinephrine levels in the blood. Epinephrine then stimulates beta-adrenergic receptors in fat tissue, boosting the breakdown of stored triglycerides. This activation initiates a cascade, increasing cyclic AMP and activating protein kinase A. Protein kinase A then triggers hormone-sensitive lipase, leading to the breakdown of triglycerides into fatty acids and glycerol. These products are subsequently released into the bloodstream and can provide tissues with an alternative (fatty acids) source of energy to glucose.

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This podcast describes selected biochemistry content that could be useful to premedical/medical students. Similar content (podcasts and videos) is available at: https://medbiochem.org/ or check out my YouTube channel: Metabolism Made Easy These podcasts and videos cover selected topics in medical biochemistry. A J Ghalayini, Ph.D. Bio for Dr. Ghalayini: Dr. Ghalayini received his Ph.D. in Biochemistry from the University of Houston, Houston, Texas. He has over 3 decades of experience in research and medical education as professor of biochemistry at 5 different universities.