Sentences with phrase «lysophosphatidylcholine acyltransferases»

The team established that an enzyme called LPCAT3 (Lysophosphatidylcholine acyltransferase 3) is involved in the biosynthesis of phosphatidylcholine (PC), a type of compound lipid that is a major component of cell membranes.

The researchers also found that an enzyme called DGAT1 (diacylglycerol acyltransferase) is crucial to the re-esterification process, acting as a sort of cell police officer to ensure that toxic fatty acids stay away from the ER.

The Palmitoyl Acyltransferase DHHC2 Regulates Recycling Endosome Exocytosis and Synaptic Potentiation through Palmitoylation of AKAP79 / 150.

In conclusion, the reduction of % 24OH - CE in AD and MCI conv - AD, as well as the anticipation of the disease in patients with the lowest % 24OH - CE, support a role of the cholesterol / lecithin - cholesterol acyltransferase axis in AD onset / progression.

Palmitoylation sites were identified on over half of the family of palmitoyl - acyltransferases (PATs) that mediate protein palmitoylation, including active site thioester - linked palmitoyl intermediates.

Obesity resistance and enhanced glucose metabolism in mice transplanted with white adipose tissue lacking acyl CoA: diacylglycerol acyltransferase 1