Perilipin-5

Engelsk definition

A perilipin that functions in LIPOGENESIS; LIPOLYSIS; and fatty acid oxidation in BROWN ADIPOSE TISSUE; heart, liver, and skeletal muscle. It recruits MITOCHONDRIA to the surface of LIPID DROPLETS where it functions in both the storage of fatty acids as TRIGLYCERIDES, and their release for mitochondrial fatty acid oxidation in response to metabolic needs.

Svenska synonymer

Perilipin-5-protein — PLIN5 protein — LSDP5 Protein

Engelska synonymer

Perilipin 5 — LSDP5 Protein — Protein, LSDP5 — OXPAT Protein — Protein, OXPAT — Lipid Storage Droplet Protein 5 — PLIN5 Protein — Protein, PLIN5 — Perilipin 5 Protein — Protein, Perilipin 5