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34 articles for “Fatty Acid”
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Comparative Study of Fatty Acid Profile of Fresh and Canned Tuna
Abstract: Marine fish provides important constituents for the human diet, such as lipid-soluble vitamins, microelements and polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA). Omega-3-PUFA are essential for normal human growth and development, and may play an important role in the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, hypertension, arthritis as well as other inflammatory and autoimmune disorders, and cancer. Fatty acid composition of fish depends on the species, individual, the catching season and …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 10–13 Read article
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Cryogenic Electron Microscopy Reveals Conformational Dynamics and Catalytic Mechanisms of Human Fatty Acid Synthase in De Novo Lipid Biosynthesis
Abstract: Fatty acid synthase (FASN) is a multifunctional homodimeric enzyme central to de novo fatty acid synthesis in mammals. Recent cryogenic electron microscopy (cryo-EM) studies have illuminated the structural basis of FASN catalysis, revealing multiple conformational states throughout the synthesis cycle. These findings show that the acyl carrier protein (ACP) domain dynamically shuttles substrates between spatially separated active sites, while the condensing and modifying regions remain structurally stable. In contrast to …
Published in International Journal of Analytical and Applied Chemistry · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 8–25 Read article
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Optimization of Reaction Parameters for the Production of Fatty Acids from Rice Bran Oil
Abstract: Fatty acids are usually produced industrially by the hydrolysis of triglycerides and glycerol as by product. In this reaction, 1 molecule of fat/oil will react with 3 molecules of water. The hydrolysis can be done by with and without catalyst. The catalyst process has some inherent problems. To get better quality of fatty acids and high yield the most of the industries preferring the hydrolysis without catalyst. The present study …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Separation Technology · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Nanocatalyst for Transesterification of Fatty Acids into Biodiesel
Abstract: Global fuel consumption is increasing exponentially due to the ever increase in rate of industrial development. The continued usage of fossil fuels leads to severe environmental concerns and poses threat to the entire mankind. Biodiesel has gained more attention due to the rapid exhaustion of the fossil fuels and increase in price of conventional petroleum products. Transesterification of fatty acids from animal fat, vegetable oils, waste cooking oil, algae and …
Published in International journal of Nanobiotechnology · Vol. 1, Issue 1-2, 2015 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Recent Techniques for Producing Biodiesel
Abstract: Development of society increases the demand of energy. Particularly in transportation sector the need of diesel fuel is increasing day by day and consequently there is a problem of environmental pollution, so there are severe challenges to human survival and development. Biodiesel provides one kind of sustainable solution to above problems. The supercritical process is one of the innovative methods used in the manufacturing of biodiesel. With this process, oils …
Published in International Journal of I.C. Engines and Gas Turbines · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 19–22 Read article
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Physicochemical Deterioration in Groundnut Oil Used in Frying Beans Cake and Yam
Abstract: Groundnut/peanut virgin oil (VO) was separately and used in frying beans cake (Akara/Kosai) and yam (dundu/doya) according to the Nigerian culinary method, 1 hour daily for five days. to obtain beans cake frying oil (BCFO). Using same procedure, an equal volume was used in frying yam (Isu/Doya) to obtain yam frying oil (YFO). Some physicochemical properties of the beans cake frying oil (BCFO) and yam frying oil (YFO) were daily …
Published in International Journal of Analytical and Applied Chemistry · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 29–42 Read article
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The Performance of Microbial Lipase Immobilized onto Ion Exchange Resins and onto the Natural Zeolite Clinoptilolite
Abstract: The paper describes a study into the performance of a microbial lipase immobilized on to four different ion exchangers. Lipase from the yeast Candida rugosa was immobilized onto the anionic ion exchange resins Dowex MWA-1, Purolite A109, and Amberlite IR45. The performance of the immobilized lipase in each case was evaluated by measuring the immobilization efficiency and by following the reaction kinetics of hydrolysis of a tri-glyceride ester to free …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Separation Technology · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 24–32 Read article
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Microbial Production of Lipase Enzyme Using StrainCandida tropicalis and Its Application inBioscouring and Biodiesel
Abstract: The growing interest in lipase production is driven by the potential biotechnological applications. In present study lipase producing enzyme using strain Candida tropicalis isolates by using tributyrin agar plate method and confirmation on sprit blue agar which showed the positive result via a zone of hydrolysis. lipase enzyme was carried out by SSF and SMF showing more effective production SSF (25.97 ± 0.47 U/ml/min) as compared to SMF (10.27 ± …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 1–21 Read article
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Synthesis, Characterization and Optimization of Essential Oil from Pumpkin Seed
Abstract: The main aim of this research work was extraction, characterization and optimization of essential oil from pumpkin seed, cucurbita pepo variety using ethanol as a solvent. The extraction was carried out by using a Soxhlet, leaching method and oil was separated from solvents by using rotary evaporator. Pumpkin seed was analyzed for proximate analysis and found that moisture content of 5.21 , crude proteins content of 22.50.31%, crude fat content …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Separation Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 6–27 Read article
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Investigation on Stability Analysis of Polanga oil Methyl Ester
Abstract: Biodiesel is a renewable alternative fuel and consists of mono-alkyl esters of the fatty acids. One of the major technical problems associated with the biodiesel is its storage stability and susceptibility to oxidation because of its chemical nature. This nature of the biodiesel is due to unsaturated fatty acid chains in its molecular structure. Also, the presence of the double bond in the molecule of the biodiesel produces a high …
Published in International Journal of Renewable Energy and its Commercialization · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 16–23 Read article
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Aloe Vera – Plant with Many Uses
Abstract: Aloe vera gel is rich in vitamins, enzymes, minerals, sugars, anthraquinones, fatty acids, hormones etc. Presence of vitamins like A, C, E impart them with antioxidative properties, while enzymes like alione help to reduce inflammation. Anthraquinones which are present in large amount give Aloe vera gel analgesic, antibacterial and antiviral properties. The presence of fatty acids impart anti-inflammatory as well as antiseptic and analgesic characteristic to them. The hormones like …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 35–39 Read article
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In-Vitro and In-Vivo Anti-Adipogenecity Activity of Two Plants using Rat Models
Abstract: This study examines how extracts of plant affect the dyslipidaemic state of fatty acid induced rats. Eight days following induction for differentiation with C-DMEM and simultaneously tested with the extracts of plant (day 8), our study found significantly reduced (p < 0.05) intracellular lipid accumulations in white muscle cells in the rats. This compared positively against the smaller reduction in accumulation found in the standard drug streptozotosin (STZ). This suppressing …
Published in International Journal of Animal Biotechnology and Applications · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 30–36 Read article
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Optimization of the Process Parameters Exceeding Extraction and Characterization of Gin Flavor from Juniper Berries
Abstract: The objective of this paper work was focused on extraction, optimization and characterization of the essential oil from the berries of juniper to Gin flavor. A Juniper Berries of community family was the raw material of the investigational research which was collected from Chilimo forest 70 Km North West (NW) of Addis Ababa. First, the juniper berries was dried through sun drying. Then, the dried juniper berries were crushed in …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Separation Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 5–20 Read article
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Detection of Trans Fats in Oils
Abstract: Today’s society is highly concern about their health which focuses our efforts in one direction that is how to eliminate harmful elements from our daily diet. One of them being Trans fatty acids. Detections of these can be done by various methods, but most of them are lengthy and tedious with varying accuracy. This reason has been the driving force for development of alternative methods to find accurate measurements. In …
Published in International journal of Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 7–14 Read article
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Sapota Seed Oil
Abstract: The objective of this work was to extract and determine the chemical composition of oil obtained from sapota seed fruits that are grown in India and characterize it. The sapota seed oil was extracted from kernel using different solvents viz., (a) carbon tetra chloride, (b) n-hexane and (c) toluene for eight extractions or stages. Nearly, 20–23% of oil yield was obtained. The oil has acid value – 4.11 to 9.5, …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 15–18 Read article
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Diet and Depression
Abstract: Diet plays an important role in mental health. Evidences related to diet and mental health is growing at a rapid pace. Feeling of well-being can be enhanced by consuming adequate amounts of complex carbohydrates, essential fats, amino acids, vitamins and minerals and water. Depression is one of the main causes of disability today, in developed, as well as low and medium income countries. Struggling with depression can be quite painful …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 95–100 Read article
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Comparative Study of Effect of Weight, Time and Temperature on Extracted Oil Recovered from Some Mango Seed
Abstract: This research was used to evaluate and characterised the product obtained from a unique process called mechanothermal extraction/distillation process of 3 mango seeds materials (opioro, Enugu and Benue Species) of 3 species each for the production of oil. The oil obtained from the process will serve as raw materials and be useful in the following areas: Pharmaceutical, chemical and food processing industries respectively. The quality and quantity of the oil …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 Read article
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Agro Seed Oil Production through Mechanothermal Extraction: Exploring its Potential for Chemical, Pharmaceutical, and Food Industries
Abstract: The increasing demand for sustainable and environmentally friendly industrial raw materials has intensified research into the production of oils from agro seeds using efficient extraction technologies. This study reviews the mechanothermal extraction of agro-seed oils with emphasis on their potential applications in chemical, pharmaceutical, and food industries. Mango (Mangifera indica) seeds, which are commonly discarded as agricultural waste during fruit processing, contain significant quantities of lipids, proteins, carbohydrates, antioxidants, and …
Published in International Journal of Analytical and Applied Chemistry · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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Enhancing Fertility in Dairy Cows: Integrating Nutritional, Hormonal, and Technological Approaches for Optimal Reproductive Health
Abstract: Enhancing fertility in dairy cows is crucial for improving reproductive efficiency, ensuring sustainable dairy production, and optimizing herd health. This study explores the integration of nutritional, hormonal, and technological approaches to achieve optimal reproductive outcomes. Nutritional interventions, including macro- and trace minerals, vitamins, protein supplements, and energy boosters, are critical in supporting the physiological demands of dairy cows, particularly during transition periods and lactation. Hormonal therapies such as progesterone, GnRH …
Published in International Journal of Animal Biotechnology and Applications · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 Read article
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Reactive Separation for Biodiesel Purification Using Hybrid Membrane Systems
Abstract: Biodiesel produced through transesterification typically contains several impurities, including residual glycerol, unreacted methanol, soaps, water and homogeneous catalysts, all of which reduce fuel quality and hinder compliance with EN 14214 and ASTM D6751 standards. Conventional purification techniques such as water washing, centrifugation and vacuum distillation are energy-intensive, generate large volumes of wastewater and often fail to efficiently remove polar contaminants. To overcome these limitations, this study examines a reactive separation …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Separation Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 17–30 Read article