ArticleThe Journal of cell biology2018
Rab18 promotes lipid droplet (LD) growth by tethering the ER to LDs through SNARE and NRZ interactions.
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Abstract
Lipid incorporation from endoplasmic reticulum (ER) to lipid droplet (LD) is important in controlling LD growth and intracellular lipid homeostasis. However, the molecular link mediating ER and LD cross talk remains elusive. Here, we identified Rab18 as an important Rab guanosine triphosphatase in controlling LD growth and maturation.
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