Desaturases
Description
Desaturases are a group of Fatty Acid Metabolizing Enzymes.
Biological Function of Desaturase Enzymes
Fatty Acid Metabolism
Desaturases remove Hydrogen from Fatty Acids forming unsaturated (double) bonds.
These Substances may Destroy Desaturase Enzymes
Lipids
19 Carbon Cyclopropenoid Fatty Acids may destroy Desaturase Enzymes.
These Foods may Destroy Desaturase Enzymes
Oils (Dietary Oils)
Cottonseed Oil may destroy Desaturase Enzymes (due to the 19 Carbon Cyclopropenoid Fatty Acids present in Cottonseed Oil).
Types of Desaturase Enzymes
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