Biology of Fatty Acids: Biochemical, Nutritional, and Pharmacological Functions offers an in-depth exploration of the vital roles fatty acids play in human health. From their influence on metabolism and immune functions to their potential in disease prevention and treatment, this book covers a wide range of topics. With contributions from leading experts, it examines the latest research on fatty acids in nutrition, emerging plant-based sources, and their pharmacological potential in treating conditions like neurodegenerative diseases and cancer. A must-read for scientists, healthcare professionals, and anyone interested in the transformative impact of fatty acids on human health.
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Table of Contents
Introduction1. Role of Rice Lipids/Oil in Human Nutrition and Health: Special Reference to Sri Lankan Rice
2. Underutilized plant oil sources: Fatty acid composition, physicochemical properties, applications, and health benefits
3. Dietary trends, sources of fatty acids, and their impact on human health
4. Anti-inflammatory and Immune Functions of Fatty Acids
5. Nutritional significance of short-chain fatty acids
6. An overview of the biological and nutritional significance of short-chain fatty acids.
7. Unlocking the Potential of Short-Chained Fatty Acids Derived from Dietary Fiber as Key Nutritional Regulators
8. Innovative Technologies for Sustainable Lipid Extraction
9. Fatty acid extraction and isolation methods
10. Dietary Fatty Acids Regulate Mitochondrial Function
11. Fatty acids as disease biomarkers
12. Exploring Short-Chain Fatty Acids: Sources, Metabolism, and Immunomodulatory Roles
13. Toxicological Evaluation of Fatty Acids
14. Fatty acids in natural sources
15. Overview of conjugated and unconjugated fatty acids and their biological impacts
16. Comparative Evaluation of Fatty Acids from Natural Sources
17. Dietary Fatty Acids and Their Functions
18. Techniques in Fatty Acid Isolation: Methods, Applications, and Sustainable Practices
19. Fatty acids metabolic dysfunction in Parkinson’s Disease
20. Recent Advances in Developing Synthetic Fatty Acid Synthase Inhibitors for Anticancer Therapy
Authors
E. P. Meran Keshawa Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo.Dr. Meran Keshawa Ediriweera is a Senior Lecturer in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka. Dr. Ediriweera has nearly 65 publications in peer-reviewed international journals related to Biochemistry, Molecular biology, and Cell biology. He has been awarded several prestigious research awards and is ranked among the top 2% of scientists from Sri Lanka in 2023, 2024, and 2025, according to Stanford University's list of the World's Top 2% Scientists. In addition, Dr. Ediriweera was recognized as being in the top 0.5% of all scholars worldwide and a top scholar in Life Sciences and Biochemistry in Sri Lanka, according to the 2024 ScholarGPS rankings.
Somi Kim Cho Department of Biotechnology, Jeju National University, Republic of Korea.Somi Kim Cho is a professor in the Department of Biotechnology at Jeju National University, Republic of Korea. Her research focuses on the screening and identification of bioactive compounds found in natural products, followed by mechanistic studies utilizing various bioassays to investigate their potential health benefits. In particular, she is interested in conducting mechanistic research on the anticancer efficacy of compounds derived from food and natural products in cancer cells. Additionally, her work involves identifying differentiated lipid metabolites and investigating lipidomic-related signaling pathways. Professor Cho has published more than 150 research papers related to biochemistry, cell biology, and pharmacognosy in international journals.
