perilipins

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A form of perilipin — Any of a family of proteins that associate with the surface of lipid droplets, and whose phosphorylation is essential for the mobilization of fats in adipose tissue.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of perilipin
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perilipins. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/perilipins

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“perilipins.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/perilipins. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

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