Revisão Acesso aberto

Lipoprotein lipase: physiology, biochemistry, and molecular biology

2001; Frontiers in Bioscience; Volume: 6; Issue: 1 Linguagem: Inglês

10.2741/goldberg

ISSN

1094-3935

Autores

J. Goldberg Ira,

Tópico(s)

Lipid metabolism and biosynthesis

Resumo

Lipoprotein lipase (LpL) is the primary enzyme responsible for conversion of lipoprotein triglyceride into free fatty acids and monoglyderides. This permits their uptake into muscle and adipose. The roles of this enzyme in normal and altered physiology are reviewed. In addition, the relationship of LpL activity and genetic variations of LpL and human disease are summarized.

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