Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Overview of Lipid Metabolism01:24

Overview of Lipid Metabolism

4.3K
Lipid metabolism is a crucial process in the human body that involves the synthesis and degradation of lipids. This process is essential for energy production, cell membrane formation, and hormone production, among other functions.
Lipolysis: The Breakdown of Lipids:
Lipolysis is the process of breaking down lipids, particularly triglycerides, into glycerol and fatty acids. This process typically occurs in the adipose tissue and is triggered by various hormones, including glucagon and...
4.3K
Lipid Catabolism01:25

Lipid Catabolism

668
Triglycerides serve as crucial long-term energy storage molecules in microorganisms, providing a dense source of metabolic energy. Their breakdown is mediated by lipases, which hydrolyze triglycerides into glycerol and free fatty acids. Each of these components follows distinct metabolic pathways, ultimately contributing to ATP synthesis and cellular energy homeostasis.Glycerol MetabolismGlycerol, released from triglyceride hydrolysis, is phosphorylated by glycerol kinase to form...
668
Fats as Energy Storage Molecules01:06

Fats as Energy Storage Molecules

26.6K
Triglycerides are a form of long-term energy storage molecules. They are made of glycerol and three fatty acids. To obtain energy from fat, triglycerides must first be broken down by hydrolysis into their two principal components, fatty acids and glycerol. This process, called lipolysis, takes place in the cytoplasm. The resulting fatty acids are oxidized by β-oxidation into acetyl-CoA, which is used by the Krebs cycle. The glycerol that is released from triglycerides after lipolysis...
26.6K
Cell Signaling in Plants01:25

Cell Signaling in Plants

6.0K
Plant cells communicate to coordinate their cycle of growth, flowering and fruiting, and activities in roots, shoots, and leaves in response to the changing environmental conditions. Plant signaling is distinct from animal signaling. Plants primarily utilize enzyme-linked receptors, whereas the largest class of cell-surface receptors in animals are G-protein coupled receptors (GPCRs). Unlike animals, receptor tyrosine kinases are rare in plants. Instead, plants have a diverse class of...
6.0K
Biosynthesis of Lipids01:29

Biosynthesis of Lipids

395
Microbial membranes exhibit remarkable diversity in lipid composition, reflecting evolutionary adaptations to various environmental conditions. The three domains of life—Bacteria, Archaea, and Eukarya—synthesize membrane lipids through distinct biosynthetic pathways, leading to fundamental structural differences that impact membrane stability, function, and adaptability.Fatty Acid-Based Lipids in Bacteria and EukaryaBacteria and eukaryotes share a common fatty acid biosynthesis...
395
Overview of Fatty Acid Metabolism01:28

Overview of Fatty Acid Metabolism

35.7K
Lipids also are sources of energy that power cellular processes. Like carbohydrates, lipids are composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, but these atoms are arranged differently. Most lipids are nonpolar and hydrophobic. Major types include fats and oils, waxes, phospholipids, and steroids.
Fatty acids are catabolized in a process called beta-oxidation, which takes place in the matrix of the mitochondria and converts their fatty acid chains into two-carbon units of acetyl groups. The acetyl...
35.7K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Modulation of fatty acid elongation enhances hydroxy fatty acid biosynthesis and accumulation in Arabidopsis.

Journal of experimental botany·2026
Same author

Discovery of Hub Genes Involved in Seed Development and Lipid Biosynthesis in Sea Buckthorn (<i>Hippophae rhamnoides</i> L.) Using UID Transcriptome Sequencing.

Plants (Basel, Switzerland)·2025
Same author

Molecular Characterization of Cytokinin Response Regulator ARR21 in <i>Arabidopsis</i> Seed Development.

Plant direct·2025
Same author

Domestication and engineering of pennycress (Thlaspi arvense L.): challenges and opportunities for sustainable bio-based feedstocks.

Planta·2024
Same author

Identification of High Linoleic Acid Varieties in Tetraploid perilla through Gamma-ray Irradiation and CRISPR/Cas9.

Plant & cell physiology·2024
Same author

Functional Characterization of the Effects of CsDGAT1 and CsDGAT2 on Fatty Acid Composition in <i>Camelina sativa</i>.

International journal of molecular sciences·2024

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Dec 15, 2025

A Simple Fractionated Extraction Method for the Comprehensive Analysis of Metabolites, Lipids, and Proteins from a Single Sample
11:17

A Simple Fractionated Extraction Method for the Comprehensive Analysis of Metabolites, Lipids, and Proteins from a Single Sample

Published on: June 1, 2017

36.3K

Lipid Metabolism in Plants.

Hyun Uk Kim1

  • 1Department of Bioindustry and Bioresource Engineering, Plant Engineering Research Institute, Sejong University, Seoul 05006, Korea.

Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
|July 15, 2020
PubMed
Summary

Plant lipids are vital for membranes and energy storage. This research explores galactolipids, acyltransferases, and transcription factors in fatty acid synthesis, expanding our understanding of plant lipid functions.

Keywords:
acyltransferasefatty acidglycerolipidlipidtranscription factortriacylglycerol

More Related Videos

Arabidopsis thaliana Polar Glycerolipid Profiling by Thin Layer Chromatography TLC Coupled with Gas-Liquid Chromatography GLC
13:02

Arabidopsis thaliana Polar Glycerolipid Profiling by Thin Layer Chromatography TLC Coupled with Gas-Liquid Chromatography GLC

Published on: March 18, 2011

37.8K
A Multi-Omics Extraction Method for the In-Depth Analysis of Synchronized Cultures of the Green Alga Chlamydomonas reinhardtii
07:51

A Multi-Omics Extraction Method for the In-Depth Analysis of Synchronized Cultures of the Green Alga Chlamydomonas reinhardtii

Published on: August 8, 2019

8.0K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Dec 15, 2025

A Simple Fractionated Extraction Method for the Comprehensive Analysis of Metabolites, Lipids, and Proteins from a Single Sample
11:17

A Simple Fractionated Extraction Method for the Comprehensive Analysis of Metabolites, Lipids, and Proteins from a Single Sample

Published on: June 1, 2017

36.3K
Arabidopsis thaliana Polar Glycerolipid Profiling by Thin Layer Chromatography TLC Coupled with Gas-Liquid Chromatography GLC
13:02

Arabidopsis thaliana Polar Glycerolipid Profiling by Thin Layer Chromatography TLC Coupled with Gas-Liquid Chromatography GLC

Published on: March 18, 2011

37.8K
A Multi-Omics Extraction Method for the In-Depth Analysis of Synchronized Cultures of the Green Alga Chlamydomonas reinhardtii
07:51

A Multi-Omics Extraction Method for the In-Depth Analysis of Synchronized Cultures of the Green Alga Chlamydomonas reinhardtii

Published on: August 8, 2019

8.0K

Area of Science:

  • Plant Biology
  • Biochemistry
  • Molecular Biology

Background:

  • Lipids are essential plant components, serving critical roles in biological membranes and energy storage for seed germination.
  • Fatty acid synthesis occurs in plastids, with glycerolipids and triacylglycerols assembled in the endoplasmic reticulum.
  • While fatty acid and triacylglycerol metabolism is studied in model plants like Arabidopsis, diverse lipid functions across crops remain underexplored.

Discussion:

  • This Special Issue focuses on galactolipid roles in chloroplast biogenesis from etioplasts.
  • It investigates acyltransferases and transcription factors crucial for fatty acid and triacylglycerol synthesis pathways.

Key Insights:

  • Highlights the role of galactolipids in chloroplast development from etioplasts.
  • Identifies key enzymes (acyltransferases) and regulatory factors (transcription factors) in plant lipid biosynthesis.
  • Underscores the need for continued research into the multifaceted roles of plant lipids.

Outlook:

  • Advances understanding of fundamental plant lipid metabolism.
  • Provides foundational knowledge for improving lipid content and function in crop plants.
  • Contributes to the broader expansion of plant lipid research and its applications.