Unveiling the Molecular Functions of Lipid Droplet Proteins in Arabidopsis thaliana Leaves
2024.04.23
Lipid droplets (LDs) serve as storage organelles found in plant leaves and seeds. While the functions of seed LD proteins in lipid metabolism are well understood, many leaf LD proteins remain unidentified. Scientists have now identified leaf LD proteins and uncovered their localization within Arabidopsis thaliana, shedding light on their potential roles in lipid metabolism and fat production. Their observations reveal that these proteins are associated with LD movement and lipid metabolism.
