887
Views
5
CrossRef citations to date
0
Altmetric
COMMENTARIES

Adipocyte size fluctuation, mechano-active lipid droplets and caveolae

, &
Pages 158-160 | Received 19 Aug 2014, Accepted 30 Sep 2014, Published online: 17 Dec 2014
 

Abstract

Recent data indicate that cell size fluctuation, a key property in adipocyte pathophysiology primarily dependent on lipid storage, is linked to a novel function of lipid droplet organelles acting as mechano-active organelles to regulate cell membrane remodeling and caveolae dynamics.

Disclosure of Potential Conflicts of Interest

No potential conflicts of interest were disclosed.

Acknowledgments

We thank Brandon D Kayser for reading the manuscript.

Funding

Funding by EU-FP7 (LipidomicNet-202272) is acknowledged.

Reprints and Corporate Permissions

Please note: Selecting permissions does not provide access to the full text of the article, please see our help page How do I view content?

To request a reprint or corporate permissions for this article, please click on the relevant link below:

Academic Permissions

Please note: Selecting permissions does not provide access to the full text of the article, please see our help page How do I view content?

Obtain permissions instantly via Rightslink by clicking on the button below:

If you are unable to obtain permissions via Rightslink, please complete and submit this Permissions form. For more information, please visit our Permissions help page.