lipid chemistry
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Mr.Mote G.D.AGCOP,Satara
Introduction of Lipids and its Chemistry
CHEMISTRY OF LIPIDS
OBJECTIVES Define lipids and its occurrence State the biological significance of fats Define chemical composition of fats Define physical properties of fats Define chemical properties of fats Classify lipids into fatty acids, triglycerides,
steroids Define phospholipids Describe the chemistry and functions of
cholesterol Explain lipoproteins
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What are Lipids? Group of naturally occurring substances
Consists of higher fatty acids
Insoluble in water
Soluble in: Ether, chloroform, benzene and acetone (organic solvents)
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What are Lipids? LIPIDS: Fatty acids, Triacylglycerols, Ketone
bodies, Cholesterol, Phospholipids & Sphingolipids
“Fats” and “Oils” – crude lipid mixtures from natural sources.
Fats (solid) & Oil (liquid) at room temperature
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Occurrence of Lipids? Widely distributed in plants and animals.
Plants: nuts, seeds and oils
The Nervous system of Animals: cholesterol, phospholipids and glycolipids
Blood: contains lipoproteins
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Occurrence of Lipids? Fat depots (large amount of
fats): ◦ Subcutaneous tissues◦ Mesenteric tissues◦ Fatty tissues around the kidney◦ Yellow bone marrow
Food sources:◦ Milk, Egg, Meat, Liver◦ Fish oils, nuts, seeds and oils
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OBJECTIVES Define lipids and its occurrenceState the biological significance of fats
Define chemical composition of fats Define physical properties of fats Define chemical properties of fats Classify lipids into fatty acids, triglycerides, steroids Define phospholipids Describe the chemistry and functions of cholesterol Explain lipoproteins
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Biological Significance of Fats Acts as fuel in the body. (caloric value: 9
Kcals/gm) Deposits of fats underneath the skin = exert
insulating effects. The mesenteric fat around organs (kidney)
= padding and protecting internal organs. Building materials. (cholesterol – hormone
synthesis)
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Biological Significance of Fats Lipids supply the essential fatty acids which
cannot be synthesized in the body.. The Nervous system is particularly rich in
lipids. Vitamins A, D, E and K are fat soluble.
( lipid/fat is needed for absorbing these vitamins)
Lipoproteins and phospholipids are important constituents of cell wall & mitochondria.
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Biological Significance of Fats Adult: ingests 60-150g of lipids per day of
which 90% is triacylglycerol (TAG). Balance: cholesterol, cholestryl, esters,
phospholipids and free fatty acids (FFA)
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Lipoprotein & Phospholipids
(cell wall & mitochondrion constituents)
Vitamin A,D,E,K
fat soluble
vitamins
Acts as fuel in the body
Supply essential fatty
acidsNervous
system: Rich in lipids
Building Materials(hormone
s)
Padding & protection of
internal organs
Insulating effect
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Classification of Lipids
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LIPIDS
Simple Lipids
Substances Associated with Lipids
Derived Lipids
Compound Lipids
Classification of Lipids
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Classification
Definition Examples
Simple LipidsEsters of fatty
acids with various alcohols
* Neutral fats (F.A. + alcohol)* Glycerol (alcohol in fats)* Anything other than glycerol (alcohol in waxes)
Classification of Lipids
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Classification
Description 4 Sub-Divisions
Compound Lipids
Contains other chemical groups in addition to alcohol and fatty acids
•Phospholipids•Glycolipids•Sulpholipids•Lipoprotein•Phospholipids
•Glycolipids
•Sulpholipids
•Lipoprotein
•Contains fatty acids, glycerol, phosphoric acid & nitrogenous compound (lecithin, cephalin)
•Lipids + carbohydrate + nitrogen but no phosphoric acid & glycerol
•Lipids containing sulphate groups
•Attached to proteins (present in plasma & tissues)
Classification of Lipids
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Classification DescriptionDerived Lipids
Substances derived from simple & compound by hydrolysis. Examples
Derived Lipids
•Fatty acids•Alcohols other than glycerol•Glycerides•Bases (choline, serine)
Classification of Lipids
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Classification Examples
Substances Associated with
Lipids
•Carotenoids•Tocopherols•Vitamins A, D, E and K•Steroids (Cholesterol)
OBJECTIVES Define lipids and its occurrence State the biological significance of fatsDefine chemical composition of fats
Define physical properties of fats Define chemical properties of fats Classify lipids into fatty acids, triglycerides, steroids Define phospholipids Describe the chemistry and functions of cholesterol Explain lipoproteins
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Chemical Composition of Fats
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ANIMALS AND VEGETABLE FATSComplex mixtures
of glyceride
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Esters of glycerol & fatty acids
Triglycerides
(TAG)-Neutral
fats
3 molecules of fatty acids - glycerol
Triglycerides
One molecule of glycerol + 3 molecules
of fatty acids (condensation)
Chemical composition of lipids
OBJECTIVES Define lipids and its occurrence State the biological significance of fats Define chemical composition of fatsDefine physical properties of fats
Define chemical properties of fats Classify lipids into fatty acids, triglycerides, steroids Define phospholipids Describe the chemistry and functions of cholesterol Explain lipoproteins
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Physical Properties of Fats Greasy to touch and leaves an oily
impression on paper. Are insoluble in water but soluble in
organic solvents. Have less specific gravity than water
(solid fat= 0.86), (liquid fat = 0.95) Pure glycerides are tasteless, odorless,
colorless and neutral in reaction (acidic-yellow color (hydrolysis & oxidation)
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Flavor of butter is due to the presence of bacterial flora; color of butter, human fat and egg yolk (due to presence of carotene & xanthophil).
Hardness and consistency depends on the amount of saturated and unsaturated fatty acids present. Saturated fatty acids are solid (room temperature) while Unsaturated fatty acids are liquid (room temperature) (e.g. oils)
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Physical Properties of Fats
Fats have definite melting points. When liquid fat is placed on water- it
spreads uniformly over the surface of water. If the quantity is small – it forms a layer of 1 molecule thickness (effect: to lower surface tension- help transport fat)
Though fat is insoluble in water- can be broken down into minute droplets and dispersed in water (emulsification)
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Physical Properties of Fats
OBJECTIVES Define lipids and its occurrence State the biological significance of fats Define chemical composition of fats Define physical properties of fatsDefine chemical properties of fats
Classify lipids into fatty acids, triglycerides, steroids Define phospholipids Describe the chemistry and functions of cholesterol Explain lipoproteins
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Chemical Properties of Fats• Acrolein Formation – glycerol heat +
potassium bisulphate • Hydrogenation – unsaturated fats (+nickel-
catalyst) – saturated fats (“hardening”) e.g vegetable oil – commercial cooking oil
• Saponification – hydrolysis of fat by alkali (glycerol + alkali salts = soap)
• Rancidity – chemical change resulting in unpleasant odor and taste on storage when fats are exposed to light, heat, air and moisture. – E.g. Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) and Vitamin E are
antioxidants (prevents rancidity) 26
OBJECTIVES Define lipids and its occurrence State the biological significance of fats Define chemical composition of fats Define physical properties of fats Define chemical properties of fatsClassify lipids into fatty acids, triglycerides, steroids
Define phospholipids Describe the chemistry and functions of cholesterol Explain lipoproteins
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Essential Fatty Acids (Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids)
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Lipids Examples Sources
Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids
•Linoleic acid
•Linolenic acid
•Arachidonic acid
(not synthesized by the body- must be taken in the diet)
•Linseed•Cotton seeds•Peanuts•Corn oils
•Linoleic acid – the only fatty acid which is absolutely indispensable.
Triglycerides Neutral fat Concentrated source of energy
• used primarily for energy; most common lipid in the body
• contain C, H, and O but less O than carbohydrates (C57H110O6)
• building blocks are 1 glycerol and 3 fatty acids per molecule saturated and unsaturated
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What are Steroids? Are non-saponifiable lipids Are biological compounds with diverse
physiological activities Are compounds having a
cyclopentanoperhydrophenanthrene ring system
Has only a hydroxyl group (-OH) as its functional group (sterol, e.g. cholesterol)
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OBJECTIVES Define lipids and its occurrence State the biological significance of fats Define chemical composition of fats Define physical properties of fats Define chemical properties of fats Classify lipids into fatty acids, triglycerides, steroidsDefine phospholipids Describe the chemistry and functions of cholesterol Explain lipoproteins
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What are Phospholipids? Lipids containing phosphorus
Are good emulsifying agents
Found in cell membranes and in subcellular structures (lipid & water interaction)
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OBJECTIVES Define lipids and its occurrence State the biological significance of fats Define chemical composition of fats Define physical properties of fats Define chemical properties of fats Classify lipids into fatty acids, triglycerides, steroids Define phospholipidsDescribe the chemistry and functions of cholesterol
Explain lipoproteins
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What is Cholesterol? Are light yellow
crystalline solid Are soluble in
chloroform and other fat solvents
Polyunsaturated acids – lower the plasma cholesterol level
The most abundant lipid in the human body
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Are synthesized in the liver, adrenal cortex, intestines, testes and skin.
Play an important role as a component of biomembranes and has a modulating effect on the fluid state of the membrane.
Can be estimated by color reactions (e.g. Liebermann-Burchard reaction) – blue or green color
Functions of Cholesterol• An important tissue
component (modulating effect, integrity & permeability)
• Play an important role in insulating nerves and brain structure
• For transport of fatty acids in the body
• It is a part of lipoproteins
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It neutralizes the hemolytic action of various agents such as venom, bacterial toxins
It gives rise to “provitamin D”
It is a precursor of cholic acid in the body as also bile salts.
It gives rise to sex hormones
Functions of Cholesterol
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CHOLESTEROL
AtherosclerosisPlaque aroundThe artery Hardening &Narrowing
Hyperthyroidism
Diabetes Mellitus
Xanthomatosis(fat storage disorder)
Myxoedema (Hypothyroidism)
Nephrotic syndrome(kidney disorder)
Obstructive jaundice
OBJECTIVES Define lipids and its occurrence State the biological significance of fats Define chemical composition of fats Define physical properties of fats Define chemical properties of fats Classify lipids into fatty acids, triglycerides, steroids Define phospholipids Describe the chemistry and functions of cholesterolExplain lipoproteins
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What are Lipoproteins?
Are conjugated proteins involved in transport and delivery of lipids to tissues.E.g. Lipids (Cholesterol & triglycerides) + water soluble carrier proteins
It transport neutral lipids in the blood. It has lower density than the ordinary protein
molecule.
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Distribution of Lipoproteins: Body tissues
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LIPOPROTEINS
Nucleus, MitochondriaMicrosome
Thromboplastin(prothrombin-
thrombin)
Cell membranes
Rhodopsin(combination ofprotein, opsin and retinal aldehyde of Vit. A
PlasmaCholesterol,Phospholipids, neutral fat, traces of fat soluble vitaminsSteroid hormone
Fat droplets in milkEgg yolk
(HDL & LDL)
Lipoproteins according to Density
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Type Density
g/ml
Protein Triglycerides
(TAG)
Cholesterol Phospholipids
Free EsterChylomicrons
< 0.95 1 85-95 1-2 1-2 3-6
Very low density lipoproteinVLDL
0.95-1.006
10 50-60 4-8 10 15-20
Low density lipoproteinsLDL
1.006-1.063
22 10 10 38 20
High density lipoproteinsHDL
1.063-1.21
45-60 3 5 15-20 25-30
EVALUATION
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Give at least 3 importance of lipids. What are the 4 major groups of lipids? Give 2 examples of lipids? What are the functions of cholesterol? Differentiate steroid from cholesterol? Name 3 physical properties of fats?
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Lipid Chemistry
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LipidsThe lipids are a heterogeneous group of compounds, including fats, oils, steroids, waxes, and related compounds, that are related more by their physical than by their chemical properties.
They have the common property of being (1) relatively insoluble in water and (2) soluble in nonpolar solvents such as ether and chloroform.
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Functions of lipids Storage form of energy Important dietary components because of
their high energy value and also because of the fat-soluble vitamins and the essential fatty acids contained in the fat of natural foods.
Structural components of biomembranes Serve as thermal insulators in the
subcutaneous tissues and around certain organs
Nonpolar lipids act as electrical insulators, allowing rapid propagation of depolarization waves along myelinated nerves
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Functions of lipids(Contd.) Provide shape and contour to the body Act as metabolic regulators Combinations of lipid and protein
(lipoproteins) are important cellular constituents, occurring both in the cell membrane and in the mitochondria, and serving also as the means of transporting lipids in the blood.
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Clinical significance of lipidsFollowing diseases are associated with abnormal chemistry or metabolism of lipids-ObesityAtherosclerosisDiabetes MellitusHyperlipoproteinemiaFatty liverLipid storage diseases
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Classification of LipidsSimple lipids: Esters of fatty acids with variousalcohols.
a. Fats: Esters of fatty acids with glycerol. Oils are fats in the liquid state.
b. Waxes: Esters of fatty acids with higher molecular weight monohydric alcohols.
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Classification of Lipids(Contd.)2. Complex lipids: Esters of fatty acids containing groups in addition to an alcohol and a fatty acid. a. Phospholipids: Lipids containing, in addition to fatty acids and an alcohol, a phosphoric acid residue. They frequently have nitrogen-containing bases and other substituents, eg, in glycerophospholipids the alcohol is glycerol and in sphingophospholipids the alcohol is sphingosine.
b. Glycolipids (glycosphingolipids): Lipids containing a fatty acid, sphingosine, and carbohydrate.
c. Other complex lipids: Lipids such as sulfolipids and aminolipids. Lipoproteins may also be placed in this category.
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3) Precursor and derived lipids: These include-
fatty acids glycerol steroids other alcohols fatty aldehyde ketone bodies hydrocarbons, lipid-soluble vitamins, and
hormones.
Classification of Lipids(Contd.)
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Fatty AcidsFatty acids are aliphatic carboxylic acidsHave the general formula R-(CH2)n-COOHThey occur mainly as esters in natural fats and oils but do occur in the unesterified form as free fatty acids, a transport form found in the plasma.Fatty acids that occur in natural fats are usually straight-chain derivatives containing an even number of carbon atoms. The chain may be saturated (containing no double bonds) or unsaturated (containing one or more double bonds).
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Classification of Fatty AcidsFatty acids can be classified in many ways-1) According to nature of the hydrophobic chain-a) Saturatedb) Unsaturatedc) Branched chain fatty acidsd) Substituted Fatty acidsSaturated fatty acids do not contain double bonds, while unsaturated fatty acids contain double bonds
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Saturated Fatty AcidsSaturated fatty acids may be envisaged as based on acetic acid (CH3 —COOH) as the first member of the series in which —CH2 — is progressively added between the terminal CH3 — and —COOH groups.Fatty acids in biological systems usually contain an even number of carbon atoms, typically between 14 and 24. The 16- and 18-carbon fatty acids are most common. The hydrocarbon chain is almost invariably unbranched in animal fatty acids. A few branched-chain fatty acids have also been isolated from both plant and animal sources.
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Saturated Fatty AcidsNumber of C atoms
Common Name Systemic Name
Formula
2 Acetic acid Ethanoic acid CH3COOH4 Butyric acid Butanoic acid CH3(CH2)2COOH6 Caproic acid Hexanoic acid CH3(CH2)4COOH8 Caprylic acid Octanoic acid CH3(CH2)6COOH
10 Capric acid Decanoic acid CH3(CH2)8COOH12 Lauric acid Dodecanoic
acidCH3(CH2)10COOH
14 Myristic acid Tetradecanoic acid
CH3(CH2)12COOH
16 Palmitic acid Hexadecanoic acid
CH3(CH2)14COOH
18 Stearic acid Octadecanoic acid
CH3(CH2)16COOH
20 Arachidic acid Eicosanoic acid CH3(CH2)18COOH22 Behenic acid Docosanoic
acidCH3(CH2)20COOH
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Unsaturated fatty Acids
Unsaturated fatty acids may further be divided as follows-
(1) Monounsaturated (monoethenoid, monoenoic) acids, containing one double bond.
(2) Polyunsaturated (polyethenoid, polyenoic) acids, containing two or more double bonds.
The configuration of the double bonds in most unsaturated fatty acids is cis.
The double bonds in polyunsaturated fatty acids are separated by at least one methylene group.
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Nomenclature of Fatty acidsThe systematic name for a fatty acid is derived from the name of its parent hydrocarbon by the substitution of oicfor the final e. For example, the C18 saturated fatty acid is called octadecanoic acid because the parent hydrocarbon is octadecane. A C18 fatty acid with one double bond is called octadecenoic acid; with two double bonds, octadecadienoic acid; and with three double bonds, octadecatrienoic acid. The notation 18:0 denotes a C18 fatty acid with no double bonds, whereas 18:2 signifies that there are two double bonds.
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Nomenclature of Fatty acids(Contd.)Carbon atoms are numbered from the carboxyl carbon (carbon No. 1). The carbon atoms adjacent to the carboxyl carbon (Nos. 2, 3, and 4) are also known as the α ,β , and carbons, respectively, and the terminal methyl carbon is known as theω or n-carbon. The position of a double bond is represented by the symbol ∆followed by a superscript number.eg, ∆ 9 indicates a double bond between carbons 9 and 10 of the fatty acid;
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Nomenclature of Fatty acids(Contd.)Alternatively, the position of a double bond can be denoted by counting from the distal end, with the ω-carbon atom (the methyl carbon) as number 1. ω9 indicates a double bond on the ninth carbon counting from the ω-carbon.
In animals, additional double bonds are introduced only between the existing double bond (eg, 9, 6, or 3) and the carboxyl carbon, leading to three series of fatty acids known as the ω9, ω6, and ω3 families, respectively.
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Unsaturated Fatty AcidsS.No. Number of C
atoms, number and location of double bonds
Family Common Name
Systemic Name
[A] Monoenoic acids (one double bond)
1. 16:1;9 ω 7 Palmitoleic acid
cis-9-Hexadecenoic
2. 18:1;9 ω 9 Oleic Acid cis-9-Octadecenoic
3. 18:1;9 ω 9 Elaidic acid trans 9- Octadecanoic
[B] Dienoic acids (two double bonds)
1. 18:2;9,12 ω 6 Linoleic acid all-cis-9,12-Octadecadienoic
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Unsaturated Fatty Acids(Contd.)S.No. Number of C
atoms, number and location of double bonds
Family Common Name
Systemic Name
[c] Trienoic acids (three double bonds)
1. 18:3;6,9,12 ω 6 Y- Linolenic acid
all-cis-6,9,12-Octadecatrienoic
2. 18:3;9,12,15 ω 3 α-Linolenic all-cis-9,12,15Octadecatrienoic
[D] Tetraenoic acid(Four double bonds)20:4;5,8,11,14
ω6 Arachidonic all-cis-5,8,11,14-Eicosatetraenoic
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Unsaturated Fatty Acids(Contd.)S.No. Number of C
atoms, number and location of double bonds
Family Common Name
Systemic Name
[E] Pentaenoic acids (Five double bonds)
1. 20:5;5,8,11,14,17
ω 3 Timnodonic acid
all-cis-5,8,11,14,17-Eicosapentaenoic
[F] Hexaenoic acid(Four double bonds)22:6;4,7,10,13,16,19
ω3 Cervonic acid all-cis-4,7,10,13,16,19-Docosahexaenoic
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Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids
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Depending upon the orientation of the radicals around the axis of the double bond-
Cis- If the radicals are on the same side of the double bond
Trans- If the radicals are on the opposite side
Oleic acid and Elaidic acid have the same formula but Oleic acid is cis while Elaidic acid is Trans Fatty acid
Cis and Trans-Isomers in unsaturated fatty acids
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Cis and Trans-Isomers in unsaturated fatty acidsThe hydrocarbon chains in saturated fatty acids are, fairly straight and can pack closely together, making these fats solid at room temperature.
Oils, mostly from plant sources, have some double bonds between some of the carbons in the hydrocarbon tail, causing bends or “kinks” in the shape of the molecules. Increase in the number of cis double bonds in a fatty acid leads to a variety of possible spatial configurations of the molecule—eg, Arachidonic acid, with four cis double bonds, has "kinks" or a U shape.
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Because of the kinks in the hydrocarbon tails, unsaturated fats can’t pack as closely together, making them liquid at room temperature.
The membrane lipids, which must be fluid at all environmental temperatures, are more unsaturated than storage lipids.
Lipids in tissues that are subject to cooling, eg, in hibernators or in the extremities of animals, are more unsaturated.
At higher temperatures, some bonds rotate, causing chain shortening, which explains why biomembranes become thinner with increases in temperature.
The carbon chains of saturated fatty acids form a zigzag pattern when extended, as at low temperatures.
Significance of unsaturated fatty acids
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Trans fatty acids are present in certain foods, arising as a by-product of the saturation of fatty acids during hydrogenation, or "hardening," of natural oils in the manufacture of margarine.
An additional small contribution comes from the ingestion of ruminant fat that contains trans fatty acids arising from the action of microorganisms in the rumen.
Naturally-occurring unsaturated vegetable oils have almost all cis bonds, but using oil for frying causes some of the cis bonds to convert to trans bonds.
Trans Fatty acids
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Phytanic acid present in butterSebum also contains branched chain fatty acids
There may be even or odd chain fatty acids.Even chain fatty acids are predominantly present.d) Cyclic fatty acids- Chaulmoogric acid and Hydnocarpic acide) Substituted fatty acids Cerebronic acid- OH fatty acid
c)Branched Chain Fatty acids
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Short chain-with 2-6 carbon atoms Medium chain- with 8-14 carbon atoms Long chain- with 16-18 carbon atoms Very long chain fatty acids- with 20 or more
carbon atoms
2)Classification of fatty acids based on length of hydrophobic chain
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Biological Importance of fatty acids- 1-Fatty acids are the building blocks of dietary fats. The human body stores such fats in the form of triglycerides.2)- Fatty acids are also required for the formation of membrane lipids such as phospholipids and glycolipids. 3) -They are required for the esterificaton of cholesterol to form cholesteryl esters.4) They act as fuel molecules and are oxidized to produce energy.
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Essential fatty acids
Polyunsaturated fatty acids such as Linoleic and Linolenic acids are essential for normal life functions. They are therefore characterized as essential fatty acids. Arachidonic acid is considered as semi essential fatty acid since it can be synthesized from Linoleic acid .Essential polyunsaturated fatty acids can be classified as belonging to one of two "families", the omega-6 family or the omega-3 family. Fatty acids belonging to these two families differ not only in their chemistry, but also in their natural occurrence and biological functions.
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Significance of essential fatty acidsComponents of cell membranes, structural elements of gonads and mitochondrial membraneRequired for brain growth and developmentPrecursors of EicosanoidsPlay important role in visionThey have a cardio protective role- Lower serum cholesterol and increase HDL levelsPrevent fatty liver formationDeficiencies of essential polyunsaturated fatty acids may cause a wide variety of symptoms, including retarded growth in children, reduced fertility and pathologic changes in the skin.
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Glycerol-Structure and significanceAlso called ‘Glycerin’.Trihydric alcohol as it contains three hydroxyl groupsCan be obtained from diet, from lipolysis of fats in adipose tissue and from glycolysis. Can be utilized for the synthesis of triacylglycerols, phospholipids, glucose or can be oxidized to provide energy Used as a solvent in the preparation of drugs and cosmeticsNitroglycerine is used as a vasodilator
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Glycerol- StructureTo number the carbon atoms of glycerol unambiguously, the -sn (stereochemical numbering) system is used. Carbons 1 and 3 of glycerol are not identical when viewed in three dimensions.Enzymes readily distinguish between them and are nearly always specific for one or the other carbon; eg, glycerol is always phosphorylated on sn-3 by glycerol kinase to give glycerol 3-phosphate and not glycerol 1-phosphate.
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Cholesterol- Chemistry
Most important sterol in human body Molecular formula-C27H45 OHPossesses a cyclo pentano perhydrophenatherene ring nucleusHas an -OH group at C3 A double bond between C5 and C6 Two- CH3 groups at C10 and C13An eight carbon side chain attached to C17
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Forms of CholesterolCholesterol occurs both as free form or in ester form
In cholesteryl ester, the hydroxyl group on position 3 is esterified with a long-chain fatty acid.
Cholesterol esters are formed by the transfer of acyl group by Acyl transferases-(LCAT and ACAT)
In plasma, both forms are transported in lipoproteins
Plasma low-density lipoprotein (LDL) is the vehicle of uptake of cholesterol and cholesteryl ester into many tissues.
Free cholesterol is removed from tissues by plasma high-density lipoprotein (HDL) and transported to the liver, where it is eliminated from the body either unchanged or after conversion to bile acids in the process known as reverse cholesterol transport
A sum total of free and ester cholesterol in serum is called serum total cholesterol
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Significance of CholesterolCholesterol is widely distributed in all cells of the body but particularly in nervous tissue.It is a major constituent of the plasma membrane and of plasma lipoproteins.It is synthesized in many tissues from acetyl-CoA and is the precursor of all other steroids in the body, including corticosteroids, sex hormones, bile acids, and vitamin D.Cholesterol is a major constituent of gallstones.Its chief role in pathologic processes is as a factor in the genesis of atherosclerosis of vital arteries, causing cerebrovascular, coronary, and peripheral vascular disease.
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Normal serum level and VariationsNormal level of serum total cholesterol ranges between 150-220 mg/dL Physiological variations-Low at the time of birth, increases with advancing age.The level is increased during pregnancyPathological Variations-a) Low cholesterol (Hypocholesterolemia)-Thyrotoxicosis, anemia, hemolytic jaundice, wasting diseases and malabsorption syndrome.
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Pathological variations of serum Total Cholesterol (Contd.)B) Hypercholesterolemia- Nephrotic syndromeDiabetes MellitusObstructive JaundiceMyxoedemaXanthomatous biliary cirrhosisHypopituitarismFamilial HypercholesterolemiaIdiopathic
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Other sterols of biological Importance7- dehydrocholesterol- also called as Provitamin D3 (Precursor of vitamin D)Ergo sterol-plant sterol (First isolated from Ergot- Fungus of Rye)Stigmasterol and Sitosterol- Plant sterolsCoprosterol (Coprostanol)- Reduced products of cholesterol- found in fecesOther steroids- Bile acids, adrenocortical hormones, gonadal hormones, D vitamins and Cardiac glycosides.
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Simple Lipids Neutral fats or Triacyl Glycerides-The triacylglycerols are esters of the trihydric alcohol, glycerol and fatty acids.Mono- and Diacylglycerol, wherein one or two fatty acids are esterified with glycerol, are also found in the tissues. Naturally occurring fats and oils are mixtures of triglycerides.If all the OH groups are esterified to same fatty acids- It is Simple TriglycerideIf different fatty acids are esterified- it is known as Mixed triglyceride.Polyunsaturated fatty acid is esterified at 2nd position.
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Properties of triglyceridesColourless, odourless and tastelessInsoluble in waterSpecific gravity is less than 1.0, consequently all fats float in waterOils are liquids at 200C, they contain higher proportion of Unsaturated fatty acidsFats are solid at room temperature and contain saturated long chain fatty acidsTriglycerides are the storage form of energy in adipose tissueTriglycerides in the body are hydrolyzed by Lipases
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Lipases Lipases are enzymes which catalyze hydrolysis of triglycerides yielding fatty acids and glycerol Lipases are present in following places-Lingual Lipase-In salivaGastric lipase- in gastric juicePancreatic lipase –in pancreatic juiceIntestinal lipase- in intestinal epithelial cellsHormone sensitive lipase – in adipose tissue
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Properties of triglycerides(Cotd.)Saponification-When the triglycerides are hydrolyzed by alkali the process is known as Saponification.
Rancidity-Fats and oils have a tendency to become rancid.Rancidity refers to the appearance of unpleasant taste and smell of fats.Hydrolytic rancidity is due to partial hydrolysis of triglycerides due to traces of lipases present in the given fatOxidative rancidity is due to partial oxidation of unsaturated fatty acids with the resultant formation of epoxides and peroxides by free radicals.Preserving the fats with antioxidants can prevent rancidity
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WaxesThey are esters of higher fatty acids with higher mono hydroxy aliphatic alcohols(e.g. Cetyl alcohol) Have very long straight chain of 60-100 carbon atomsThey can take up water without getting dissolved in itUsed as bases for the preparation of cosmetics, ointments, polishes, lubricants and candles. In nature, they are found on the surface of plants and insects.
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Identification of fats and oilsLipid index Details Significance
Saponification number Number of mg of KOH required to saponify the free and combined fatty acids in 1G. of a given fat
Indicates molecular weight and is inversely proportional to it.
Iodine number Number of grams of iodine absorbed by 100 gm of fat
It is a measure of degree of unsaturation of a fat
Acid number Number of mg of KOH required to neutralize the fatty acids in a gram of a fat
Indicates the degree of rancidity of a fat
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Identification of fats and oils(Contd.)Lipid index Details SignificancePolenske number Number of ml of 0.1
normal KOH required to neutralize the insoluble fatty acids from 5 gram of fat
Indicates the presence of non volatile fatty acids in a given fat
Reichert-Meissl Number Number of ml of 0.1 N alkali required to neutralize the soluble fatty acids distilled from 5 G of fat
Measures the amount of volatile soluble fatty acids.
Acetyl Number Number of mg of KOH required to neutralize the acetic acid obtained by saponification of 1G.of fat after it has been acetylated.
Measures the number of –OH groups present in a fatty acid
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Compound Lipidsa)Phospholipids-Contain in addition to fatty acids and glycerol/or other alcohol, a phosphoric acid residue, nitrogen containing base and other substituents.Phospholipids may be regarded as derivatives of phosphatidic acid , in which the phosphate is esterified with the —OH of a suitable alcohol. They are amphipathic molecules containing a polar head and a hydrophobic portion
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Phospholipids
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Classification of phospholipidsBased on nature of alcohol-1)Glycerophospholipids- Glycerol is the alcohol group.Examples-o Phosphatidyl cholineo Phosphatidyl ethanolamineo Phosphatidyl serineo Phosphatidyl inositolo Phosphatidic acido Cardiolipino Plasmalogeno Platelet activating factoro Phosphatidyl Glycerol2)Sphingophospholipids- Sphingol is the alcohol groupExample- Sphingomyelin
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1)Glycerophospholipids1) Phosphatidylcholines (Lecithins )Phosphoacylglycerols containing choline are the most abundant phospholipids of the cell membrane Are present a large proportion of the body's store of choline. Choline is important in nervous transmission, as acetylcholine, and as a store of labile methyl groupsDipalmitoyl lecithin is a very effective surface-active agent and a major constituent of the surfactant preventing adherence, due to surface tension, of the inner surfaces of the lungs. Its absence from the lungs of premature infants causes respiratory distress syndrome.
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Structure of Phosphatidyl choline
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Glycerophospholipids(Contd.)2) Phosphatidyl ethanolamine (cephalin)- Structurally similar to Lecithin with the exception that the base Ethanolamine replaces cholineBrain and nervous tissue are rich in Cephalin 3) Phosphatidyl Serine-(found in most tissues) differ from phosphatidylcholine only in that serine replaces choline 4) Phosphatidylinositol -The inositol is present in phosphatidylinositol as the stereoisomer, myoinositol.Phosphatidylinositol 4,5-bisphosphate is an important constituent of cell membrane phospholipids; upon stimulation by a suitable hormone agonist, it is cleaved into diacylglycerol and inositol trisphosphate, both of which act as internal signals or second messengers.
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Glycerophospholipid- structures
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Glycerophospholipids(Contd.)5) Cardiolipin – Abundantly found in mitochondrial membrane. This is the only phospholipid with antigenic properties.6) Plasmalogens –constitute as much as 10% of the phospholipids of brain and muscle. Structurally, the plasmalogens resemble phosphatidylethanolamine but possess an ether link on the sn-1 carbon instead of the ester link found in acylglycerols. Typically, the alkyl radical is an unsaturated alcohol .In some instances, choline, serine, or inositol may be substituted for ethanolamine.
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Glycerophospholipids(Contd.)7) Platelet activating factor (PAF)-
Ether glycerophospholipidContains an unsaturated alkyl group in an ether link to carbon -1An acetyl residue at carbon 2 of the glycerol backbone.Synthesized and released by various cell typesPAF activates inflammatory cells and mediates hypersensitivity, acute inflammatory and anaphylactic reactionsCauses platelets to aggregate and degranulate and neutrophils and alveolar macrophages to generate superoxide radicals
8) Phosphatidyl Glycerol-Formed by esterification of phosphatidic acid with glycerolDiphosphatidyl glycerol, cardiolipin is found in the mitochondrial membrane
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2)SphingophospholipidsSphingomyelin-Backbone is sphingosine (amino alcohol)A long chain fatty acid is attached to amino group of sphingosine to form CeramideThe alcohol group at carbon-1of sphingosine is esterified to phosphoryl choline, producing sphingomyelinSphingomyelin is an important component of myelin of nerve fibers
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Functions of PhospholipidsComponents of cell membrane, mitochondrial membrane and lipoproteinsParticipate in lipid absorption and transportation from intestinePlay important role in blood coagulation Required for enzyme action- especially in mitochondrial electron transport chainCholine acts as a lipotropic agentMembrane phospholipids acts as source of Arachidonic acidAct as reservoir of second messenger- Phosphatidyl InositolAct as cofactor for the activity of Lipoprotein lipasePhospholipids of myelin sheath provide insulation around the nerve fobersDipalmitoyl lecithin acts as a surfactant
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Lecithin Sphingomyelin ratio(L/S )L/S Ratio in amniotic fluid is used for the evaluation of fetal lung maturityPrior to 34 weeks gestation, lecithin and sphingomyelin concentrations are equal but afterwards there is marked increase in Lecithin concentration.A L/S ratio of> 2 or > 5 indicates adequate fetal lung maturityDelivery of a premature,low birth weight baby with low L/S ratio (1 or<1) predisposes the child to respiratory distress syndrome
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2) Glycolipids(Glycosphingolipids)Glycolipids differ from sphingomyelins in that they do not contain phosphoric acid and the polar head function is provided by monosaccharide or oligosaccharide attached directly to ceramide by an O- glycosidic linkage.The number and type of carbohydrate moieties present, determine the type of glycosphingolipid. There are two types of Glycolipids-A) Neutral glycosphingolipidsB) Acidic glycosphingolipids
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a) Neutral GlycosphingolipidsCerebrosides- These are ceramide monosaccharides, that contain either a molecule of galactose(Galactocerebroside)or glucose(Glucocerebroside)Found predominantly in the brain and nervous tissue with high concentration in myelin sheathCeramide oligosaccharides (Globosides) are produced by attaching additional monosaccharides to Glucocerebroside.Lactosyl ceramide contains lactose (Galactose and Glucose attached to ceramide)
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a) Neutral Glycosphingolipids Cerebrosides (Contd.) – Individual cerebrosides are differentiated on the basis of kind of fatty acids in the molecule. Four types are commonly observed-a) Kerasin- contains Lignoceric acidb) Cerebron- Contains cerebronic acidc) Nervon- contains Nervonic acidd) Oxynervon- contains hydroxy derivative of
nervonic acid
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Structure- Glucosyl ceramide
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b) Acidic Glycosphingolipids (Gangliosides)They are negatively charged at physiological pHThe negative charge is imparted by N- acetyl Neuraminic acid(Sialic acid)Brain gangliosides may contain up to four Sialic acid residues and based on that they are-GM, GD, GT and GQ, containing 1,2,3 or 4 Sialic acid residuesFour important types of Gm series are-GM1, GM2 and GM3GM1 is complex of all
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Glycolipids- Structures
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Functions of GlycosphingolipidsThey occur particularly in the outer leaflet of the plasma membrane, where they contribute to cell surface carbohydrates.They act as cell surface receptors for various hormones, and growth factors Play important role in cellular interactions, growth and developmentThey are source of blood group antigens and various embryonic antigensGM1 acts as a receptor for cholera toxin in human intestine
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3) Sulfolipids(Sulfoglycosphigolipids)
They are cerebrosides that contain sulfated galactosyl residuesNegatively charged at physiological pHFound predominantly in nerve tissue and kidneyFailure of degradation causes them to accumulate in nervous tissues
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Lipid storage diseases(Sphingolipidosis)
Disease Enzyme deficiency
Nature of lipid accumulated
Clinical Symptoms
Tay Sach’s Disease Hexosaminidase A GM2 Ganglioside Mental retardation, blindness, muscular weakness
Fabry's disease α-Galactosidase Globotriaosylceramide
Skin rash, kidney failure (full symptoms only in males; X-linked recessive).
Metachromatic leukodystrophy
Arylsulfatase A Sulfogalactosylceramide
Mental retardation and Psychologic disturbances in adults; demyelination.
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Lipid storage diseases(Sphingolipidosis)- contd.Disease Enzyme
deficiency Nature of lipid accumulated
Clinical symptoms
Krabbe's disease β-Galactosidase Galactosylceramide
Mental retardation; myelin almost absent.
Gaucher's disease β -Glycosidase Glucosyl ceramide Enlarged liver and spleen, erosion of long bones, mental retardation in infants.
Niemann-Pick disease
Sphingomyelinase Sphigomyelin Enlarged liver and spleen, mental retardation; fatal in early life.
Farber's disease Ceramidase Ceramide Hoarseness, dermatitis, skeletal deformation, mental retardation; fatal in early life
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Fatty acids, phospholipids, sphingolipids, bile salts, and, to a lesser extent, cholesterol contain polar groups. Therefore, part of the molecule is hydrophobic, or water-insoluble; and part is hydrophilic, or water-soluble. Such molecules are described as amphipathic
They become oriented at oil:water interfaces with the polar group in the water phase and the nonpolar group in the oil phase.
A bilayer of such amphipathic lipids is the basic structure in biologic membranes
Amphipathic lipids
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Liposomes-Liposomes may be formed by sonicating an amphipathic lipid in an aqueous medium.
They consist of spheres of lipid bilayers that enclose part of the aqueous medium.
Liposomes are of potential clinical use—particularly when combined with tissue-specific antibodies—as carriers of drugs in the circulation, targeted to specific organs, eg, in cancer therapy.
In addition, they are used for gene transfer into vascular cells and as carriers for topical and transdermal delivery of drugs and cosmetics.
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Emulsions -are much larger particles, formed usually by nonpolar lipids in an
aqueous medium. These are stabilized by emulsifying agents
such as amphipathic lipids (eg, lecithin), which form a surface layer separating the main bulk of the nonpolar material from the aqueous phase .
Amphipathic lipids
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Amphipathic lipids
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Vitamin A
CH2OH
Vitamin A2-(8,8-dimethyl-1,2,5,6,7,8-hexahydrophenanthren-2-yl)ethanol
CH2OH
CH3 CH3
Vitamin A
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SYNTHESIS OF VITAMIN AH3C CH3
CH3
CH3 CH3H3C
CH3
H3CCH3CH3
H2O
CH2OH
CH3 CH3
Vitamin A
B-carotene
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Molecular formula C20H30O, Formation of ester shows the nature of oxygen
as alcoholic. Oxidation of vitamin gives an aldehyde
indicating that the alcohol is primary one. On catalytic reduction retinol absorbs five
molecules of hydrogen forming perhydroretinol indicates pressence of 5 double bond which is confirmed by uv spectrum
Ozonolysis of vitamin A produces one molecule of geranic acid.
Constitutioin of Vitamin A
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Oxidation of retinol with KMnO4 at high temperature yields two of acetic acid indicating presence of two -C(CH3)= groups in side chain. It means that it contains two isoprene units
Constitutioin of Vitamin A
CH2OH
Vitamin A2-(8,8-dimethyl-1,2,5,6,7,8-hexahydrophenanthren-2-yl)ethanol
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Vitamin A is necessary for variety of functions such as vision, proper growth and differentiation, reproduction and maintenance of epithelial cells.
Vitamin A and vision: Rhodopsin cycle or wald’s cycle
Biochemical role of Vitamin A
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Wald’s visual cycle
opsin
Rhodopsin(11 Cis Retinal)
all trans retinal
All Trans -retinol
11-Cis retinol
11-cis retinal
Nerve impulses
light
Alcohol dehydrogenase
isomerase
Alcohol dehydrogenase
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On exposure to light,isomerization of 11-cis retinal to All trans retinal this leads to genration of nerve impulses.this nerve impulse transferred to brain for visualisation or sensation of colors.
All trans retinal is transferred to liver and is converted to all trans retinol by alcohol dehydrogenase
All trans retinol is isomerised to 11-cis retnol with the help of isomerase
11-cis retinol is converted to 11-cis retinal
Wald’s cycle
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Retinol and retinoic acid function like steroid hormone. They regulate the protein synthesis
Vitamin A maintains healthy epithelial tissue,as they prevent keratin synthesis
Retinyl phosphate is necessary for synthesis of certain glycoprotein
Retinol is involved in synthesis of transferin(iron transport protein)
Vitamin A is considered to be essential for maintenance of proper immune system
Cholesterol synthesis requires vitamin A It act as antioxidants
Other biochemical functions of Vitamin A
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Lanosterol is closely related to sterol. It is optically active compounds occurs in
fat.
It is isolated from yeast and also forms a latex along with pericyclic triterpene
Steroids
HO
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From elemental analysis,molecular formula of lanosterol has been found to be C30H50O
Lanosterol has been shown to possess two double bonds, one active while another inert
When lanosterol is oxidised,it yields acetone and aldehyde,formation this products confirms that lanosterol contains -CH=C(CH3)2
Lanosterol gives positive reaction for alcoholic functional group
Lanoterol on reduction yields lanostenol which on oxidation yields lanostenone,it confirms alcohol is secondary
Constitution of lanosterol
Structure of prostaglandins
(E)
O
OH
O
HO
OH
Prostaglandin E1
(E)
O
OH
O
OH
Prostaglandin A2
Chemistry of prostaglandins The term prostaglandins is used for a group of naturally occurring
unsaturated, hydroxy or hydroxyketo fatty acids The prostaglandins are C-20 carboxylic acid with a cyclopentane ring The cyclopentane ring with two side chains is having generally a β-ketone . or The cyclopentane ring with two side chain with two hydroxy functionality The side chains are unsaturated because those are having one,two or
three double bonds An α hydroxy group at C-15 is present in all bioactive prostaglandins Occurrence: it is produced by prostate gland Isolation: by extraction of vesicular glands of sheep.
Biosynthesis of prostaglandins(Z) (Z)
COOH
(Z) (Z)
Arachidonic acidO2
O
O (E)
(E) COOH
Endoparoxide
(E)
O
OH
O
HO
OH
Prostaglandin E1
Physiological role of prostaglandins They serve as local modulators of cell
functions They play vital role in the regulation of
endocrine,nervous,digestive,Haemostatic fuctions
They control lipid and carbohydrate metabolism
If there is alteration in prostaglandin production or metabolism this result in hypertension, bronchial asthma,pain fever, inflammation and ulcer
Structure elucidation On the basis of physical methods,it was found that PGE1
has been a C-20 carboxylic acid with one carboxyl group,two hydroxyl group and a double bond
On the basis of IR spectra 1740 cm-1 indicate cyclopentanone ring
The double bond was non conjugated. Because PGE1 doesnot show any UV absorption at 210-225 mu
Alkaline hydrolysis of PGE1 showed a UV absorption at 278 nm
Final confirmation of structure of PGF1 was done on the basis of X-ray differaction studies
The structure of all degradation products was found by mass spectroscopy