The lipase cofactor CGI58 controls placental lipolysis
In eutherians, the placenta plays a critical role in the uptake, storage, and metabolism of lipids. These processes govern the availability of fatty acids to the developing fetus, where inadequate supply has been associated with substandard fetal growth. Whereas lipid droplets are essential for the...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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American Society for Clinical investigation
2023-05-01
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Series: | JCI Insight |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1172/jci.insight.168717 |