Advances in Lipid Research, Volume 4 provides information pertinent to the actions of catecholamines to lipid metabolism. This book discusses lipid metabolism in microorganisms wherein one relates specifically to the fatty acids of microorganisms and the other to general aspects of lipid metabolism in microorganisms.Organized into seven chapters, this volume begins with an overview of some of the contributions of lipid research to the understanding of the clotting mechanism. This text then examines the extent to which dietary carbohydrate interferes in lipid metabolism. Other chapters consider the lipid-mobilizing effects of adrenomimetic agents, which are highly specific for the depot type of adipose tissue. This book discusses as well a number of areas of bacterial lipid biochemistry that are under investigation. The final chapter deals with the procedures for assessing the purity of labeled lipids by organic synthesis, biosynthesis, and isotope exchange techniques.This book is a valuable resource for biochemists, scientists, and research workers.

List of ContributorsPrefaceContent of Previous VolumesThe Role of Lipids in Blood Coagulation I. Introduction II. Current Theory on the Mechanism of Blood Coagulation III. Studies on Lipids Derived from Platelets IV. Experiments with Lipids from Sources Other than Platelets V. Biophysical Aspects of Coagulation VI. Hypercoagulability, Thrombosis, and Atherosclerosis as Related to Lipids VII. Summary ReferencesLipid Responses to Dietary Carbohydrates I. Introduction II. Liver III. Serum IV. Adipose Tissue V. Other Dietary Carbohydrate:Lipid Interrelationships VI. Conclusions ReferencesEffects of Catecholamines on Lipid Mobilization I. Introduction II. Correlations to Adrenergic a and ß Functions III. Specificity of the Reaction IV. Quantitative Aspects V. Mechanism of Action ReferencesThe Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids of Microorganisms I. Introduction II. Occurrence of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids in Protists III. Biosynthesis of Protist Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids IV. Function of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids in Protists V. Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids and Phylogenetic Relationships ReferencesLipid Metabolism in the Bacteria I. Introduction II. Subcellular Distribution of Lipid III. The Fatty Acids of Bacterial Lipids IV. Phospholipids V. Glycolipids VI. Functions of Lipids in the Bacteria ReferencesQuantitative Methods for the Study of Vitamin D I. Introduction II. Physicochemical Methods III. Biological Methods IV. Isotopic Methods V. Gas-Liquid Chromatography VI. Isolation and Purification VII. Conclusion ReferencesLabeling and Radiopurity of Lipids I. Introduction II. Radiopurity and Chemical Purity III. Recommended Procedures for Determination of Radiopurity and Chemical Purity IV. Biosynthetic Preparation of Lipids V. Organic Synthesis and Exchange Labeling of Lipids ReferencesAuthor IndexSubject Index