Lipid Droplet Proteins Function and Metabolism
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Biochemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 July 2025 | Viewed by 1004
Special Issue Editor
Interests: lipid and energy metabolism; lipid metabolic pathways; interorganelle membrane contact sites; organelle dysfunction in disease; aging; lipid-related diseases; molecular disease mechanisms in lipid disorders
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are excited to announce a forthcoming Special Issue, titled "Lipid Droplet Proteins Function and Metabolism", which is dedicated to the fascinating and rapidly evolving field of lipid droplet (LD) protein function and metabolism. Once thought of as passive fat storage organelles, these organelles are now recognized as dynamic hubs involved in numerous cellular processes, making them a topic of immense scientific interest that has gained momentum in the past decades.
This Special Issue aims to bring together cutting-edge research, insights, and discoveries related to LD proteins and their critical roles in cellular metabolism, signaling, and disease. It will provide a platform for researchers to share their novel findings on protein functions within LD metabolism, interactions, and the metabolic implications, expanding our understanding of LD biology.
We welcome contributions on various aspects, including lipid droplet proteomics, molecular mechanisms of lipid droplet formation, lipid metabolism, and the involvement of lipid droplets in diseases like obesity, diabetes, and lipid-related disorders. This Special Issue will serve as a valuable resource for researchers and scientists delving into the intricate world of these fascinating organelles and their multifaceted role in cellular metabolism. Join us in advancing this exciting field and submitting your groundbreaking work to contribute to this important scientific research area.
Dr. Vitor Teixeira
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- lipid droplets
- LD protein
- LD metabolism
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