Lauric acid [1] and myristic acid [2] are saturated fatty acids. Their formal names are dodecanoic acid and tetradecanoic acid, respectively. Both are white solids that are very slightly soluble in ...

Microsomes from etiolated wheat (Triticum aestivum L. cv Etoile de Choisy) shoots catalyzed the reduced nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate-dependent hydroxylation of lauric acid predominantly ...

Lauric acid [1] and myristic acid [2] are saturated fatty acids. Their formal names are dodecanoic acid and tetradecanoic acid, respectively. Both are white solids that are very slightly soluble in ...

CYP703 is a cytochrome P450 family specific to land plants. Typically, each plant species contains a single CYP703. Arabidopsis thaliana CYP703A2 is expressed in the anthers of developing flowers.

Evidence on the association between fatty acids and adiponectin and leptin concentrations is scarce and inconsistent, which may in part be due to limitations of dietary reporting methods. We aimed to ...

Coconut oil is an incredibly healthy fat. It’s rich in several medium-chain fatty acids that can have powerful effects on your metabolism. Fractionated coconut oil is made from coconut oil and mainly ...

Monolaurin is a chemical derived from lauric acid, a component of both coconut fat and breast milk. Also known as glycerol monolaurate or glyceryl laurate, monolaurin is used in cosmetics and as a ...

A review reveals how the bioactive compounds in virgin coconut oil could weaken cancer cells and may help shield the body from chemotherapy’s harsh side effects, offering hope for future natural ...