Fly foie gras: modeling fatty liver in Drosophila.
basic_science · Level V
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Abstract
Lipids provide an essential source of metabolites and energy in normal development as well as during periods of food deprivation. A recent study in Drosophila (Gutierrez et al., 2007) reveals a novel role in regulating lipid metabolism for specialized cells called oenocytes that present striking functional similarities to mammalian hepatocytes.
Medical subject headings
- Disease Models, Animal
- Drosophila melanogaster
- Fatty Liver
- Lipid Metabolism