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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
Fatty Oxidation Sites:
THCME Medical Biochemistry Page: Fatty Acid Oxidation 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 (Fatty Oxidation) http://web.indstate.edu/thcme/mwking/fatty-acid-oxidation.html
The CaF Directory The CaF Directory: A description of fatty acid oxidation disorders and further resources. (Fatty Oxidation) http://www.cafamily.org.uk/Direct/f25.html
Fatty Oxidation Disorders 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. (Fatty Oxidation) http://www.fodsupport.org/
Health Care Professionals' Guide to Newborn Screening Health Care Professionals' Guide to Newborn Screening: General information on fatty acid oxidation. (Fatty Oxidation) http://www.slh.wisc.edu/newborn/guide/disorders4.shtml