MeSH definition : A lipid droplet protein that is expressed primarily by ADIPOCYTES of WHITE ADIPOSE
TISSUE and BROWN ADIPOSE TISSUE. It co-localizes with MACROPHAGES and FOAM CELLS of
artherosclerotic lesions and stabilizes LIPID DROPLETS by inhibiting HORMONE SENSITIVE
LIPASE. It may also protect TRIGLYCERIDES against hydrolysis within the PLASMA MEMBRANE
and modulate CHOLESTEROL ESTER HYDROLASE activity.;
MeSH synonym : Perilipin 1; Perilipin A Protein; Protein, Perilipin A; PERI Protein; Protein, PERI; Perilipin; Perilipin B Protein; Protein, Perilipin B; Perilipin Protein; Protein, Perilipin; Plin Protein; Protein, Plin;
Wikipedia link : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perilipin-1;
A lipid droplet protein that is expressed primarily by ADIPOCYTES of WHITE ADIPOSE
TISSUE and BROWN ADIPOSE TISSUE. It co-localizes with MACROPHAGES and FOAM CELLS of
artherosclerotic lesions and stabilizes LIPID DROPLETS by inhibiting HORMONE SENSITIVE
LIPASE. It may also protect TRIGLYCERIDES against hydrolysis within the PLASMA MEMBRANE
and modulate CHOLESTEROL ESTER HYDROLASE activity.