Thematic Review Series: Glycerolipids. DGAT enzymes and triacylglycerol biosynthesis

Triacylglycerols (triglycerides) (TGs) are the major storage molecules of metabolic energy and FAs in most living organisms. Excessive accumulation of TGs, however, is associated with human diseases, such as obesity, diabetes mellitus, and steatohepatitis. The final and the only committed step in th...

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Main Authors: Chi-Liang Eric Yen, Scot J. Stone, Suneil Koliwad, Charles Harris, Robert V. Farese, Jr.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2008-11-01
Series:Journal of Lipid Research
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022227520346071