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    GlossaryStearoyl-CoA Desaturase 1

    enzyme converting saturated fatty acids to monounsaturated fatty acids

    Stearoyl-CoA Desaturase 1 (SCD1) is an enzyme that plays a crucial role in the metabolism of fatty acids. It converts saturated fatty acids into monounsaturated fatty acids, which are important for maintaining cell membrane fluidity and producing signaling molecules. This enzyme is significant in various biological processes, including lipid metabolism and energy homeostasis, and has been linked to conditions like obesity, diabetes, and certain skin disorders.

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