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AGPAT3 deficiency impairs adipocyte differentiation and leads to a lean phenotype in mice.
American journal of physiology. Endocrinology and metabolism - 1 Jul 2024
Zhou Hongyi, Fick Kendra, Patel Vijay, Hilton Lisa Renee, Kim Ha Won, Bagi Zsolt, Weintraub Neal L, Chen Weiqin
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Acylglycerophosphate acyltransferases (AGPATs) catalyze the de novo formation of phosphatidic acid to synthesize glycerophospholipids and triglycerides. AGPATs demonstrate unique physiological roles despite a similar biochemical function. AGPAT3 is highly expressed in the testis, kidney, and liver, with intermediate expression in adipose tissue. Loss of AGPAT3 is associated with reproductive abnormalities and...
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