Steroyl-CoA Desaturase 1

Concept

An enzyme that converts saturated fatty acids like palmitic acid into palmitoleic acid, with increased activity being an independent marker for triglyceridemia and abdominal adiposity.

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Peter Attia MD

An enzyme that converts saturated fatty acids like palmitic acid into palmitoleic acid, with increased activity being an independent marker for triglyceridemia and abdominal adiposity.