Oleic Acid: Dietary Sources, Functions and Health Benefits

ISBN: 9781626183872 出版年：2013 页码：215 Luciano Paulino Silva Nova Science

Oleic acid is a monounsaturated fatty acid ubiquitous in nature. This book discusses the physical-chemical properties, natural sources, evolutionary aspects, biosynthesis, catabolism, nutritional value, health benefits, and biotechnological uses of oleic acid. Specific topics discussed include oleic acid roles in natural and genetically modified plants, mammalian milk, biofuel production, brain, enzyme immobilization, and cancer.