Lipid droplets: packing hydrophobic molecules within the aqueous cytoplasm
Lipid droplets, also known as oil bodies or lipid bodies, are plant organelles that
compartmentalize neutral lipids as a hydrophobic matrix covered by proteins embedded in a …
compartmentalize neutral lipids as a hydrophobic matrix covered by proteins embedded in a …
[HTML][HTML] Acyl-CoA: diacylglycerol acyltransferase: Properties, physiological roles, metabolic engineering and intentional control
Acyl-CoA: diacylglycerol acyltransferase (DGAT, EC 2.3. 1.20) catalyzes the last reaction in
the acyl-CoA-dependent biosynthesis of triacylglycerol (TAG). DGAT activity resides mainly …
the acyl-CoA-dependent biosynthesis of triacylglycerol (TAG). DGAT activity resides mainly …
The renaissance and enlightenment of Marchantia as a model system
The liverwort Marchantia polymorpha has been utilized as a model for biological studies
since the 18th century. In the past few decades, there has been a Renaissance in its …
since the 18th century. In the past few decades, there has been a Renaissance in its …
The ubiquitin-protein ligase MIEL1 localizes to peroxisomes to promote seedling oleosin degradation and lipid droplet mobilization
Lipid droplets are organelles conserved across eukaryotes that store and release neutral
lipids to regulate energy homeostasis. In oilseed plants, fats stored in seed lipid droplets …
lipids to regulate energy homeostasis. In oilseed plants, fats stored in seed lipid droplets …
Engineering sub-organelles of a diploid Saccharomyces cerevisiae to enhance the production of 7-dehydrocholesterol
K Bi, W Wang, D Tang, Z Shi, S Tian, L Huang… - Metabolic …, 2024 - Elsevier
Dehydrocholesterol (7-DHC) is widely present in various organisms and is an important
precursor of vitamin D 3. Despite significant improvements in the biosynthesis of 7-DHC, it …
precursor of vitamin D 3. Despite significant improvements in the biosynthesis of 7-DHC, it …
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 …
Lipid metabolism in glioblastoma: from de novo synthesis to storage
Glioblastoma (GBM) is the most lethal primary brain tumor. With limited therapeutic options,
novel therapies are desperately needed. Recent studies have shown that GBM acquires …
novel therapies are desperately needed. Recent studies have shown that GBM acquires …
A glossary of plant cell structures: current insights and future questions
In this glossary of plant cell structures, we asked experts to summarize a present-day view of
plant organelles and structures, including a discussion of outstanding questions. In the …
plant organelles and structures, including a discussion of outstanding questions. In the …
Ties between stress and lipid droplets pre-date seeds
Seeds were a key evolutionary innovation. These durable structures provide a concerted
solution to two challenges on land: dispersal and stress. Lipid droplets (LDs) that act as …
solution to two challenges on land: dispersal and stress. Lipid droplets (LDs) that act as …
Variety of plant oils: Species-specific lipid biosynthesis
AC Clews, BA Ulch, M Jesionowska… - Plant and Cell …, 2024 - academic.oup.com
Plant oils represent a large group of neutral lipids with important applications in food, feed
and oleochemical industries. Most plants accumulate oils in the form of triacylglycerol within …
and oleochemical industries. Most plants accumulate oils in the form of triacylglycerol within …