Lipid Droplet-Associated Proteins: Roles in Cardiovascular Diseases - PubMed
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- Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality globally.
- Lipid droplets (LDs) store lipids like triglycerides and cholesterol, influencing lipid metabolism in CVDs.
- Lipid droplet-associated proteins (LDAPs) regulate LD homeostasis and are implicated in various CVDs.
- Key LDAPs include PLINs, CIDEs, BSCL2, ABHD5, and Rab18.
- This review is the first to systematically explore the link between LDAPs and CVDs.