Cell surface heparan sulfate proteoglycans contribute to intracellular lipid accumulation in adipocytes

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Transport of fatty acids within the cytosol of adipocytes and their subsequent assimilation into lipid droplets has been thoroughly investigated; however, the mechanism by which fatty acids are transported across the plasma membrane...

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Main Authors: Orlando Robert A, Navaratna Deepti, Chanchani Shree, Wilsie Larissa C
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2005-01-01
Series:Lipids in Health and Disease
Online Access:http://www.lipidworld.com/content/4/1/2