Lipolysis is the process of hydrolyzing triglycerides to free fatty acids and glycerol. This process involves the action of adipose TG lipase (ATGL), hormone-sensitive lipase (HSL), and monoglyceride lipase. Lipolysis maintains the energy balance during fasting and exercise by providing a substrate for oxidative metabolism. Lipolysis is regulated by nutritional factors and hormones. Problems with the regulation of lipolysis are associated with obesity, diabetes, and metabolic syndromes.
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Highly sensitive kit suitable for the measurement of lipolysis in 3T3-L1 and adipocytes.
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The High Sensitivity Lipolysis (3T3-L1) Fluorometric Assay Kit contains synthetic catecholamine (isoproterenol) that activates β-adrenergic receptors. This results in the activation of adenylate cyclase that converts ATP to cAMP. cAMP then activates the hydrolysis of triglycerides by hormone-sensitive lipase. Lipolysis is determined by measuring a fluorescent product (λex = 535/ λem = 587 nm) proportional to the amount of glycerol present.
Reproduction, fertility, and development, 32(7), 667-675 (2020-03-17)
Intracellular lipids provide energy for oocyte maturation and development. Triglycerides are the main components of cytoplasm lipid droplets, and hydrolysis of triglycerides requires several lipase-mediated steps. The aim of this study was to determine the effects of the β-adrenoceptor agonist
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