EFFECTS OF PROLONGED FAST ON LIPOPROTEIN LIPASE ACTIVITY ELUTED FROM HUMAN ADIPOSE TISSUE

. Lipoprotein lipase activity of subcutaneous adipose tissue from nine obese subjects has been measured before and during total fast up to 13 days. The activity decreased during the first eight days but then there was a tendency of recovery. FFA in serum remained increased throughout the fast. No significant changes occurred in serum levels of triglycerides and cholesterol.