[Br]eaking FAt

Cell. 2014 Oct 9;159(2):238-40. doi: 10.1016/j.cell.2014.09.045.

Abstract

Fatty acids are an important class of signaling molecules regulating key aspects of whole body metabolism and physiology. In this issue, Yore et al. report a group of branched fatty acid esters of hydroxy fatty acids that regulate insulin secretion and glucose uptake through the activation of GPR120.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Adipose Tissue / metabolism*
  • Animals
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / metabolism*
  • Esters / metabolism*
  • Fatty Acids / metabolism*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male

Substances

  • Esters
  • Fatty Acids