Branched-chain fatty acid
Chemical structures of 13-methyltetradecanoic acid (top) and 12-methyltetradecanoic acid, two branched chain fatty acids found in bacteria
Branched-chain fatty acids (BCFA) are usually saturated
carbon chain.[1][2] BCFAs are most often found in bacteria,[2] but can be found in nattō,[3] dairy,[4] vernix caseosa of human infants and California sea lions[5] where they may play a role in fostering the development of their intestinal microbiota.[1] Another waxy animal material containing BCFAs is lanolin.[2]
Branched chain fatty acids are considered to be responsible for the smell of mutton[6] and higher content causes consumers to dislike the smell of lamb meat.[7] Branched-chain fatty acids are synthesized by the branch-chain fatty acid synthesizing system.
References
- ^ PMID 18614964.
- ^ a b c Christie, William (June 26, 2012). "Branched-Chain". AOCS Lipid Library. American Oil Chemists' Society. Archived from the original on July 30, 2016. Retrieved 2016-06-22.
- PMID 30827628.
- PMID 24830474.
- PMID 29748625.
- PMID 20696535.)
{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link - PMID 22950976.)
{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link
 | This article about an organic compound is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |