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Regulation of lipid metabolism via a connection between the endoplasmic reticulum and lipid droplets.

Authors :
Suzuki M
Source :
Anatomical science international [Anat Sci Int] 2017 Jan; Vol. 92 (1), pp. 50-54. Date of Electronic Publication: 2016 Nov 07.
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

Lipid droplets (LDs) are ubiquitous organelles that store and supply lipids to regulate cellular lipid homeostasis. Fatty acids are packaged as triglyceride and cholesterol ester into endoplasmic reticulum (ER) membranes to synthesize LDs. Cytosolic LDs move dynamically and interact with organelles, including other LDs. In this process, functional proteins for metabolism are also transferred to LDs. In this review, I focus on interactions between the ER and LDs related to lipid metabolism.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1447-073X
Volume :
92
Issue :
1
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Anatomical science international
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
27822589
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12565-016-0378-2