Biochemistry › Lipid Catabolism Regulation
Why does consuming alcohol (ethanol) promote storage of fatty acids in the form of triglycerides (fatty tissue), especially in the liver?
In the presence of insulin, cells alter the activity of a key enzyme in fat metabolism. This enzyme is called acetyl-CoA carboxylase. How does insulin signaling affect the activity of this enzyme, and what changes does this have on fat metabolism?