Muscle‐specific Perilipin2 down‐regulation affects lipid metabolism and induces myofiber hypertrophy

Abstract Background Perilipin2 (Plin2) belongs to a family of five highly conserved proteins, known for their role in lipid storage. Recent data indicate that Plin2 has an important function in cell metabolism and is involved in several human pathologies, including liver steatosis and Type II diabet...

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Main Authors: Maria Conte, Andrea Armani, Giuseppe Conte, Andrea Serra, Claudio Franceschi, Marcello Mele, Marco Sandri, Stefano Salvioli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2019-02-01
Series:Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/jcsm.12355