Characterization of cytoplasmic lipid droplets in each region of the small intestine of lean and diet-induced obese mice in response to dietary fat
Alyssa S. Zembroski, Theresa D’Aquila, Kimberly K. Buhman
2021American Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology23 citationsDOIOpen Access PDF
Abstract
This study reflects the dynamics of fat absorption along the length of the small intestine in lean and obese mice in the physiological response to dietary fat. We identified unique features of cytoplasmic lipid droplets (CLDs) in the proximal, middle, and distal regions of the small intestine of lean and obese mice that may contribute to regional differences in dietary fat processing, absorption, or CLD metabolism.
Topics & Concepts
Lipid dropletCytoplasmFood scienceDietary fatEndocrinologyChemistryInternal medicineBiologyMedicineBiochemistryLipid metabolism and biosynthesisAdipose Tissue and MetabolismMicrobial Metabolic Engineering and Bioproduction