PUFAs: Beta-Oxidation of Oleic Acid (1 Double Bond)

PUFAs: Beta-Oxidation of Oleic Acid (1 Double Bond)

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The video tutorial explains the beta oxidation process of monounsaturated fatty acids, focusing on oleic and palmitoleic acids. It highlights the challenges posed by CIS double bonds and the role of enoyl CoA isomerase in converting them to trans double bonds for effective metabolism. The video also introduces the complexity of beta oxidation when dealing with fatty acids with more than one double bond, setting the stage for further exploration in subsequent videos.

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