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Lipid Droplets MeSH Descriptor Data 2024


MeSH Heading
Lipid Droplets
Tree Number(s)
A11.284.430.214.190.875.393
Unique ID
D066292
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D066292
Annotation
differentiate from LIPOSOMES which are artificially created vesicles
Scope Note
Dynamic cytoplasmic organelles found in almost all cells. They consist of a central core of LIPIDS surrounded by a phospholipid monolayer studded with surface proteins, and are involved in LIPID METABOLISM and storage.
Entry Term(s)
Adiposomes
Lipid Bodies
Lipid Storage Bodies
Oil Bodies
Oleosomes
Spherosomes
Previous Indexing
Lipid Metabolism (2006-2014)
Lipids (1953-2014)
Public MeSH Note
2015
History Note
2015
Date Established
2015/01/01
Date of Entry
2014/06/26
Revision Date
2014/06/16
Lipid Droplets Preferred
Spherosomes Related
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