Perilipin-1 [perilipin 1]

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Terms

PERI Protein
Perilipin
Perilipin A Protein
Perilipin B Protein
Perilipin Protein
Plin Protein

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.

DUI
D000070778 MeSH Browser
CUI
M0188823
History note
2017 (1991)
Public note
2017; PERILIPIN-1 was indexed under CARRIER PROTEINS and PHOSPHOPROTEINS 1991-2016.

PLIN1 protein, human Chemical MeSH Browser

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Plin1 protein, rat Chemical MeSH Browser