Lipolysis

Lipolysis /lɪˈpɒlɪsɪs/ is the metabolic pathway through which lipid triglycerides are hydrolyzed into a glycerol and free fatty acids.[1] It is used to mobilize stored energy during fasting or exercise, and usually occurs in fat adipocytes.[2]

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