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Perilipin-1

Function

Modulator of adipocyte lipid metabolism. Coats lipid storage droplets to protect them from breakdown by hormone-sensitive lipase (HSL). Its absence may result in leanness. Plays a role in unilocular lipid droplet formation by activating CIDEC. Their interaction promotes lipid droplet enlargement and directional net neutral lipid transfer. May modulate lipolysis and triglyceride levels (By similarity).

Post-translational modifications

Major cAMP-dependent protein kinase substrate in adipocytes, also dephosphorylated by PP1. When phosphorylated, may be maximally sensitive to HSL. When unphosphorylated, may play a role in the inhibition of lipolysis, by acting as a barrier in lipid droplet.

The N-terminus is blocked.

Sequence similarities

Belongs to the perilipin family.

Tissue specificity

Adipocytes.

Cellular localization

  • Endoplasmic reticulum
  • Lipid droplet
  • Lipid droplet surface-associated.

Alternative names

Peri, Plin, Plin1, Perilipin-1, Lipid droplet-associated protein

Target type

Proteins

Primary research area

Immunology & Infectious Disease

Molecular weight

55614Da

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