Lipid droplet

Keyword - Lipid droplet (KW-0551)

Definition

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.

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Adiposome
Lipid bodies
Lipid body
Lipid particle
Monolayer-surrounded lipid storage body
Oil bodies
Oil body
Oleosome
Spherosome

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Keyword - Lipid droplet (KW-0551)

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Keyword - Lipid droplet (KW-0551)

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