
Biology of Fatty Acids
Biochemical, Nutritional and Pharmacological Functions
- 1st Edition - November 28, 2025
- Latest edition
- Editors: E. P. Meran Keshawa, Somi Kim Cho
- Language: English
Biology of Fatty Acids: Biochemical, Nutritional, and Pharmacological Functions offers an in-depth exploration of the vital roles fatty acids play in human health. From their… Read more

- An overview of the role of fatty acids in health and disease.
- Insights into the role of fatty acids in biochemistry, nutrition and pharmacology.
- Exploration of emerging plant-based sources of fatty acids and extraction techniques.
- The potential of fatty acids in disease treatment and their role as biomarkers.
1. Role of Rice Lipids/Oil in Human Nutrition and Health: Special Reference to Sri Lankan Rice
Madara Samaranayake, Kanchana Abeysekera, Ilmi Hewajulige, Ranjith Mahanama, Hewa Somasiri,
2. Underutilized plant oil sources: Fatty acid composition, physicochemical properties, applications, and health benefits
Chalani Akmeemana, Dulani Somendrika, Piumi De Abrew Abeysundara
3. Dietary trends, sources of fatty acids, and their impact on human health
H.T. Kodithuwakku, M.D.M. Munasinghe, Piumi De Abrew Abeysundara
4. Anti-inflammatory and Immune Functions of Fatty Acids
Mahmut Bodur, Suna Kızılyıldırım, Andriati Ningrum, Birsen Yilmaz, Fatih Ozogul
5. Nutritional significance of short-chain fatty acids
Makbule Gezmen Karadag, Tuğba Alkan Tug, Duygu Agagunduz, Fatih Ozogul
6. An overview of the biological and nutritional significance of short-chain fatty acids.
Shilpa Shetty
7. Unlocking the Potential of Short-Chained Fatty Acids Derived from Dietary Fiber as Key Nutritional Regulators
Mohan Rana, Bimal K Chetri, Gaurav Bhatt, Tanka Maya Karki Nanu, Anita Rai
8. Innovative Technologies for Sustainable Lipid Extraction
Fabrice Bruno Siewe, Wiyeh Claudette Bakisu Muala, Paul Alain Nanssou Kouteu, Bhaskar Narayan
9. Fatty acid extraction and isolation methods
Olayombo M. Banwoa, Andrew G. Mtewa, Olamilekan G. Banwo, Margaret Maoni, Willard Mbewe, Madalitso Muhakeya, Chawanangwa Mwakisalu, Richard Mvula and Chifuniro Thokotha
10. Dietary Fatty Acids Regulate Mitochondrial Function
Pujun Xie, Lixin Huang, Zhiwen Qi, Xiong Xiong, Linlin Fan, Xiang Wang, Yejun Deng
11. Fatty acids as disease biomarkers
Ambika Binesh, Kaliyamurthi Venkatachalam, Anusha Prasannan, Sisira Joy
12. Exploring Short-Chain Fatty Acids: Sources, Metabolism, and Immunomodulatory Roles
Amit Ranjan, Ambika Binesh, Kaliyamurthi Venkatachalam, Pandi Kalaiselvan
13. Toxicological Evaluation of Fatty Acids
Aamir Mushtaq, Umar Farooq Gohar, Hamid Saeed Shah, Muhammad Zia-Ul-Haq, Tanzeela Rehman
14. Fatty acids in natural sources
Sidonia Martínez Suárez, Javier Carballo
15. Overview of conjugated and unconjugated fatty acids and their biological impacts
Zahid Hussain Laghari, Abdul Hameed Kori, Sarfaraz Ahmed Mahesar, Syed Tufail Hussain Sherazi
16. Comparative Evaluation of Fatty Acids from Natural Sources
Fabrice Herve Njike Ngamga, Fabrice Fabien Dongho Dongmo, Aymar Rodrigue Fogang Mba, Sammuel Raymond Tchabong, Fideline Tchuenbou-Magaia, Rebecca Etame, Modeste Sameza
17. Dietary Fatty Acids and Their Functions
Fabrice Fabien Dongho Dongmo, Fabrice Herve Njike Ngamga, Aymar Rodrigue FOGANG MBA, Sammuel Raymond Tchabong, Fideline Tchuenbou-Magaia, Rebecca Etame, Rosalie Annie Ngono Ngane
18. Techniques in Fatty Acid Isolation: Methods, Applications, and Sustainable Practices
Aymar Rodrigue Fogang Mba, Fabrice Fabien Dongho Dongmo, Fabrice Herve Njike Ngamga, Ronice Zokou, Fideline Tchuenbou-Magaia, Rebecca Etame, Inocent Gouado
19. Fatty acids metabolic dysfunction in Parkinson’s Disease
Priya Rathor, Ratnasekhar Ch
20. Recent Advances in Developing Synthetic Fatty Acid Synthase Inhibitors for Anticancer Therapy
Lakshmi Soukya P. S., Sajeli Begum
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: November 28, 2025
- Language: English
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E. P. Meran Keshawa
Dr. Meran Keshawa Ediriweera is a Senior Lecturer in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka. Dr. Ediriweera has nearly 65 publications in peer-reviewed international journals related to Biochemistry, Molecular biology, and Cell biology. He has been awarded several prestigious research awards and is ranked among the top 2% of scientists from Sri Lanka in 2023, 2024, and 2025, according to Stanford University's list of the World’s Top 2% Scientists. In addition, Dr. Ediriweera was recognized as being in the top 0.5% of all scholars worldwide and a top scholar in Life Sciences and Biochemistry in Sri Lanka, according to the 2024 ScholarGPS rankings.
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Somi Kim Cho
Somi Kim Cho is a professor in the Department of Biotechnology at Jeju National University, Republic of Korea. Her research focuses on the screening and identification of bioactive compounds found in natural products, followed by mechanistic studies utilizing various bioassays to investigate their potential health benefits. In particular, she is interested in conducting mechanistic research on the anticancer efficacy of compounds derived from food and natural products in cancer cells. Additionally, her work involves identifying differentiated lipid metabolites and investigating lipidomic-related signaling pathways. Professor Cho has published more than 150 research papers related to biochemistry, cell biology, and pharmacognosy in international journals.