Lecture On Cholesterol Metabolism Explained: Synthesis, Transport & Key Enzymes | MBBS | TSMC

Описание: This comprehensive revision class provides a detailed overview of cholesterol metabolism, covering everything from its production and function to its transport and synthesis. This video is ideal for medical and science students, healthcare professionals, or anyone looking to deepen their understanding of this vital biochemical process.

Key topics covered in this video:

Introduction to Cholesterol: Learn about the primary sites of cholesterol production [00:58] and the normal cholesterol levels in the body [01:06].

Functions of Cholesterol: Discover the crucial roles cholesterol plays, including steroid hormone synthesis, bile acid production, and maintaining cell membrane integrity [02:13].

Cholesterol Transport: Understand how cholesterol is transported through the body via lipoproteins [02:54], including the exogenous pathway (chylomicrons) [03:42] and the endogenous pathway (VLDL, LDL, and HDL) [03:56].

The Fate of Cholesterol: Learn about how cholesterol is ultimately excreted from the body [04:31].

Cholesterol Synthesis Pathway: A step-by-step guide to the synthesis of cholesterol from Acetyl-CoA [08:13], highlighting key intermediates and the rate-limiting step involving HMG-CoA reductase [11:37]. The video also covers the energy requirements of this pathway [11:58] and the progression through intermediates like squalene and lanosterol [12:12].


TRIPURA SANTINIKETAN MEDICAL COLLEGE
Real Class room Demonstration/Lecture On: (BIOCHEMISTRY) CHOLESTROL METABOLIC)
BY- DR. PARIJAT CHAKRABORTY
(MBBS Batch: 2024- 2025)
Conducted on:- 17-06-25