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Information: Fatty acids are one of the body's fuels: oxidation is the process by which they are broken down to release energy. This process has many steps, each catalysed by a different enzyme. Fatty acid oxidation disorders result from deficiency of one of the enzym This page was last updated on September 7th, 2008
Fatty Oxidation Sites:
The CaF Directory
A description of fatty acid oxidation disorders and further resources. http://www.cafamily.org.uk/Direct/f25.html
Fatty Oxidation Disorders
Informational site provides details on newborn screening, on numerous diseases, medical information and support resources such as a newsletter and email List. http://www.fodsupport.org/
THCME Medical Biochemistry Page: Fatty Acid Oxidation
An introduction, mobilization of fat stores, oxidation reactions, alternative oxidation pathways, regulation of fatty acid metabolism, clinical aspects of fatty acid metabolism, ketogenesis, regulation of ketogenesis, and clinical significance of ketoge http://web.indstate.edu/thcme/mwking/fatty-acid-oxidation.html