FITM1
Function
Plays an important role in the formation of lipid droplets (LDs) which are storage organelles at the center of lipid and energy homeostasis (By similarity) (PubMed:18160536). Directly binds to diacylglycerol (DAGs) and triacylglycerol (By similarity).
Sequence Similarities
Belongs to the FIT family. FIT1 subfamily.
Tissue Specificity
Primarily expressed in heart and skeletal muscle.
Cellular localization
- Endoplasmic reticulum membrane
- Multi-pass membrane protein
Alternative names
FIT1, FITM1, Fat storage-inducing transmembrane protein 1, Fat-inducing protein 1