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Lipids
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Start From : 1- definition 2- function 3- classification (A- simple lipids B- Compound lipids C- Derived lipids D- polyprenoid ) 4- Fatty acids
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Lipids
Definition
- Heterogeneous group of compounds which are soluble in organic solvents and insoluble in water.
- Not polymers.
- Related to fatty acids.
Function
- Important dietary constituents, because of their high energy value.
- Fate soluble vitamins D,E,K,A. (DEKA).
- Lipids act as thermal insulator in subcutaneous tissues and around certain organs.
- Act as electrical insulator around myelinated nerves.
- Cell membrane structure.
Classification
Simple Lipids
Ester of (fatty acids + alcohol)
Tag
Oils or fat (Triacylglycerol)
- They are Ester of ( fatty acids + Glycerol )
Simple Triacylglycerol
If the three fatty acids are the same
Mixed Triacylglycerol
If the three fatty acids are not the same
Function
- Main storage form of fatty acids.
They provide sufficient energy for survival for several weeks of starvation.
- Can be stored in large amount as it is hydrophobic
- acts as insulator for heat
- supports internal viscera
Solid or liquid ?
Solid Form
If the fatty acid chain is long or saturated (fat)
Liquid form
If the fatty acid chain is short or unsaturated (oils)
( In room temp )
Wax
- Ester of ( fatty acid + high molecular monohydric alcohol)
(alcohol has 16~30 carbon)
As : Bee wax, Lanoline
Compound lipids
Esters of fatty acids with alcohols containing additional groups
Lipoproteins
contain protein
Sulfolipids
contain sulphate
Glycolipids
contain carbohydrates
- Contain ( Ceramide + carbohydrate )
Contain Ceramide+ two or more monosaccharides+ one or more sialic acid.
The principle sialic acid is gangliosides is N-acetyl neuraminic acid (NANA).
They are present in ganglion cells of nervous system.
They act as receptor or for cell- cell recognition.
Act as receptor e.g. for Cholera toxin in human intestine.
*All glycolipids and sphingomyelin contain Sphingosine alcohol and are referred as Sphingolipids*
Cerebrosides
( Ceramide monohexosides )
Contain Ceramide that is attached to monosaccharide unit by β-glycosidic bond
Galactocerebrosides
.Present in brain & nervous tissue
Glucocerebrosides
.Present in extra neural tissue
Sulfatides
Contain galactocerebroside + sulfate
Gangliosides
Phospholipids
contain phosphate
Glycerophospholipids
( phosphoglycerides )
- They are polar, ionic lipids
Acidic phospholipids:
They are phospholipids with (-1) net charge or more at physiological PH (7.4).
Example: Phosphatidyl serine, inositol, glycerol and cardiolipin
They play a role in blood coagulation.
Antibodies against acidic phospholipids lead to recurrent thrombosis and recurrent fetal loss (antiphospholipids syndrome)
Phosphatidic acid
- An Intermediate in the synthesis of TAG, phospholipid (parent compounds).
It isn’t common constituents in tissue.
Phosphatidyl choline
( lecithin )
( Dipalmityl lecithin )
( lung surfactant )
- It contains palmitic acid at C1,2
- It decreases the surface tension in the lung alveoli.
- It is synthesized around time of birth.
- Deficiency of lung surfactant in premature babies causes respiratory distress syndrome (RDS).
Phosphatidyl serine
phosphatidyl ethanolamine
- They have role in blood coagulation.
- They are found in the cell membrane.
(cephalin)
Phosphatidyl inositol
Phosphatidyl inositol 4,5 bisphosphate acts as second messenger in signal transduction and present in cell membrane.
*inositol is a cyclic hexahydric alcohol*
Phosphatidyl glycerol
Present in mitochondrial membrane and is the precursor of cardiolipin.
Cardiolipin (Diphosphatidyl glycerol)
- Present in mitochondrial membrane -It has some immunological properties.
Lysophospholipid
(lysophosphatidyl choline) (lysolecithin)
- This type of phospholipid with free OH in C2.
- They are important intermediates in metabolism and phospholipid interconversions.
Plasmalogens
- Resemble phospholipids, except: they have ether link in C1 not ester link.
- Represent 10-30% of phospholipids in brain and heart.
- Example: Ethanolamine plasmalogen.
Sphingophospholipid
( Sphingomyelin )
Ceramide
fatty acid
Sphingosine
Serine
( amino acid )
(palmitate)
( fatty acid )
Phosphocholine
Functions of phospholipids
1- They serve as structural component of membranes
They are important for mobilization of triacylglycerol from liver preventing the development of fatty liver
2- They form the surface layer of lipoprotein structure, which help in lipid transport in blood.
3- They solubilize cholesterol in bile, and prevent the formation of cholesterol stones
Important notes on phospholipids:
• Most phospholipids contain more than one kind of fatty acids.
• Saturated fatty acid is attached to C1. While, unsaturated fatty acid is attached to C2 except in Dipalmityl lecithin
• Phospholipase A2 enzyme attacks C2 position leads to removal of unsaturated fatty acid at C2.
Derived lipids
These are produced from the hydrolysis or digestion of simple or compound lipids.
Fatty acids
properties
They are mono carboxylic (only one –COOH-), which is completely ionized in plasma.
Fatty acids are amphipathic as it contain hydrophilic part and hydrophobic part.
They have long straight chains Except, phytanic acid is branched.
- Up to five carbon : short chain fatty acid
- 5~10 : medium fatty acid
- More than 10 : long chain
Fatty acids in human have even number of carbon atoms. plants have odd number.
Some fatty acids contain a hydroxyl group as ( cerebronic acid)
Saturated
Unsaturated
Mono-unsaturated
Poly-unsaturated
Essential fatty acids
polyunsaturated fatty acids
Can't be synthesized inside the body.
They should be taken in diet for synthesis of other members of ω3,ω6 family.
Linoleic acid
(18:2 Δ9,12 ω6)
Constitutes about 60-80% of total fatty acid in dietary oils as corn oil, sunflower oil, and soyabean oil.
Linolenic acid
(18:3 Δ9,12 ,15 ω3)
Present in small amount in plant oil in association with linoleic acid, particularly present in linseed oil
Arachidonic acid
- Present in (arachis oil) Peanut oil. Present in small amount in plant oil in association with linoleic acid
- It may not be essential to take Arachidonic acid in diet if there is an adequate supply of linoleic acid.
- It can be synthesized inside the body from linoleic.
- It contains 20 carbons contains 4 double bonds, ( so it's more kinked )
- Its U shape is very important in fluidity of biological membrane
The importance of essential fatty acids
- Are used for synthesis of prostaglandins and thromboxanes (Eicosanoids)
- Enter in cell membrane structure.
- Lower the cholesterol level in plasma.
- Role in growth and development
- Role of Linolenic acid in the formation of docosahexaenoic (DHA) acid (22:6 3), DHA is needed for normal brain & retina.
other ω-3 fatty acids
Eicosapentaenoic acid (20:5)
Docosahexaenoic acid (22:6)
Both are present in fish oil (Salmon) They protect from cardiovascular diseases
Notes
The double bound are always separated from each other by methylene group (-CH2-)
They are neither adjacent nor conjugated ( not alternating with single bonds )
The presence of double bound produces ( Cis-trans ) isomerism
The melting point of fatty acid decreases if the fatty acids are shorter and have more double bonds
Short fatty acids (up to 5C) and medium chain fatty acids (6-10C) are liquid at room temp
Longer chain fatty acids (more than 10C) are solid at room temp.
Parent fatty acids :
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Cis
When the two bulky groups are at the same side of the bond
- Less thermal stable, have lower melting temp
Trans
When the two bulky groups are at the opposite side of the bond
- More thermal stable, need high melting temp.
- They are nearer to in properties to the corresponding saturated fatty acid.
- They are metabolized like saturated fatty acids. So, they tend to increase cholesterol in blood.
glycerol
sphingosine
Polyprenoid Compounds
A group of compounds which contains isoprene units
Steroids
• They are compounds that have steroid nucleus.
Steroid nucleus is composed of 4 rings identified by A-BC- D, and formed of 19 carbons
The OH at C3 is often esterified with unsaturated fatty acid (cholesterol ester)
Cholesterol ester is the storage form inside the cell. Cholesterol and cholesterol ester present in animal fats not in plant fats.
Blood cholesterol is either in free form (1/3 of total) or in ester form (2/3 of total).
Free cholesterol is an amphipathic as it contains the OH group at C3 (hydrophilic).
Cholesterol is an important constituent in cell membrane
Plant sterol is ergosterol, the precursor of vitamin D2
Bacteria do not contain sterol
Cholesterol
precursor of
Vitamin D
Fat soluble Vitamins (EKA)
Bile acids
sex hormones
adrenocortical hormones
Terpenes
in plants
As essential oils in plants that have characteristics flavors . Example : limonene (from lemon oil)
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