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Lipids and fatty acids

NEFAs (non-esterified fatty acids)

Circulating free fatty acids not bound to triglycerides or phospholipids, released by adipose tissue lipolysis; marker of lipid mobilisation and insulin resistance.

Application contexts

  • Metabolism and nutrition
  • Performance and muscle function
  • Cardiometabolic health

Matrices

  • Serum or plasma

Related techniques

  • Automated clinical chemistry