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Lipogenic genes refer to a group of genes that are involved in the process of lipogenesis, which is the metabolic pathway through which lipids (fats) are synthesized in the body.
These genes encode for enzymes and proteins that facilitate the conversion of carbohydrates into fatty acids and triglycerides, which are then stored in adipose tissue or used for energy production.
These genes encode enzymes (Fatty Acid Synthase (FAS), Acetyl-CoA Carboxylase (ACC), that catalyze the formation of fatty acids from acetyl-CoA and malonyl-CoA.
Once fatty acids are synthesized, they are esterified to form triglycerides. Enzymes involved in this process include
Diacylglycerol O-Acyltransferase (DGAT), catalyzing the final step in triglyceride synthesis.