Protein characteristic of a lipid droplet, a dynamic cytoplasmic organelle which consists of an heterogeneous macromolecular assembly of lipids and proteins covered by a unique phospholipid monolayer. Lipid droplets may play a role in lipid metabolism and storage, and they may be involved in the regulation of intracellular trafficking and signal transduction.
Synonyms
Lipid particle
Lipid body
Lipid bodies
Oil body
Oil bodies
Oleosome
Spherosome
Monolayer-surrounded lipid storage body
Adiposome
