👉 Fat engineering, also known as lipidomics or fatty acid metabolism engineering, refers to the scientific approach of manipulating and optimizing the levels and types of fatty acids within cells, tissues, or organisms to achieve specific biological or industrial outcomes. This can involve altering the expression of enzymes that synthesize, break down, or modify fatty acids, thereby influencing cellular functions such as energy metabolism, membrane composition, and signaling pathways. Applications of fat engineering span various fields, including biotechnology for producing biofuels and high-value lipids, improving the nutritional profiles of foods, and developing therapeutic strategies for metabolic disorders. By fine-tuning fatty acid profiles, researchers can enhance the performance of cells in bioreactors, create more efficient and sustainable production processes for fatty acid-derived products, and potentially treat conditions related to lipid metabolism disorders.
