Lipid droplet biogenesis and functions in health and disease
Ubiquitous yet unique, lipid droplets are intracellular organelles that are increasingly being
recognized for their versatility beyond energy storage. Advances uncovering the intricacies …
recognized for their versatility beyond energy storage. Advances uncovering the intricacies …
Acne transcriptomics: fundamentals of acne pathogenesis and isotretinoin treatment
BC Melnik - Cells, 2023 - mdpi.com
This review on acne transcriptomics allows for deeper insights into the pathogenesis of acne
and isotretinoin's mode of action. Puberty-induced insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1), insulin …
and isotretinoin's mode of action. Puberty-induced insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1), insulin …
Parallel CRISPR-Cas9 screens identify mechanisms of PLIN2 and lipid droplet regulation
MA Roberts, KK Deol, AJ Mathiowetz, M Lange… - Developmental Cell, 2023 - cell.com
Despite the key roles of perilipin-2 (PLIN2) in governing lipid droplet (LD) metabolism, the
mechanisms that regulate PLIN2 levels remain incompletely understood. Here, we leverage …
mechanisms that regulate PLIN2 levels remain incompletely understood. Here, we leverage …
Organelle interactions compartmentalize hepatic fatty acid trafficking and metabolism
Organelle interactions play a significant role in compartmentalizing metabolism and
signaling. Lipid droplets (LDs) interact with numerous organelles, including mitochondria …
signaling. Lipid droplets (LDs) interact with numerous organelles, including mitochondria …
Molecular mechanisms of perilipin protein function in lipid droplet metabolism
E Griseti, AA Bello, E Bieth, B Sabbagh… - FEBS …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Perilipins are abundant lipid droplet (LD) proteins present in all metazoans and also in
Amoebozoa and fungi. Humans express five perilipins, which share a similar domain …
Amoebozoa and fungi. Humans express five perilipins, which share a similar domain …
The macrophage STING-YAP axis controls hepatic steatosis by promoting the autophagic degradation of lipid droplets
Conclusions: The macrophage STING-YAP axis controls hepatic steatosis by
reprogramming lipid metabolism in a transmembrane protein 205/mitofusin 2/protein …
reprogramming lipid metabolism in a transmembrane protein 205/mitofusin 2/protein …
Altered intramuscular network of lipid droplets and mitochondria in type 2 diabetes
ME de Almeida, J Nielsen… - … of Physiology-Cell …, 2023 - journals.physiology.org
Excessive storage of lipid droplets (LDs) in skeletal muscles is a hallmark of type 2 diabetes.
However, LD morphology displays a high degree of subcellular heterogeneity and varies …
However, LD morphology displays a high degree of subcellular heterogeneity and varies …
Cell lipid biology in infections: an overview
Lipids are a big family of molecules with a vast number of functions in the cell membranes,
within the cytoplasm, and extracellularly. Lipid droplets (LDs) are the most common storage …
within the cytoplasm, and extracellularly. Lipid droplets (LDs) are the most common storage …
Challenges in pharmacological intervention in perilipins (PLINs) to modulate lipid droplet dynamics in obesity and cancer
V Bombarda-Rocha, D Silva, A Badr-Eddine… - Cancers, 2023 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary This review highlights the importance of perilipins in lipid metabolism and
their potential as therapeutic targets for lipid-associated diseases like cancer and obesity …
their potential as therapeutic targets for lipid-associated diseases like cancer and obesity …
Hepatic lipid droplet-associated proteome changes distinguish dietary-induced fatty liver from glucose tolerance in male mice
A Van Woerkom, DJ Harney… - American Journal …, 2024 - journals.physiology.org
Fatty liver is characterized by the expansion of lipid droplets (LDs) and is associated with the
development of many metabolic diseases. We assessed the morphology of hepatic LDs and …
development of many metabolic diseases. We assessed the morphology of hepatic LDs and …