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lipolysis [lə′päl·ə·səs]
(physiology)
The release of fat from adipose tissue.


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It plays the role of a prostaglandin inhibitor and raises lipolytic activity.
In extensive preclinical studies, its Lipase has been shown to exhibit higher lipolytic activity than current treatments under physiopathological conditions.
Stimulate the release of currently stored fat in subcutaneous adipocytes (pro-lipolytic effect) by: --Activating an enzyme called adenylate cyclase, which increases levels of cyclic AMP (an important cell-regulating compound and a key lipolytic activator) within fat cells.
 
 
 
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