FITM1
Description
The FITM1 (fat storage inducing transmembrane protein 1) is a protein-coding gene located on chromosome 14.
FITM1, encoded by the FITM1 gene, belongs to a conserved family of proteins involved in fat storage. It is a transmembrane protein that plays a crucial role in the formation of lipid droplets, which are organelles responsible for storing lipids and regulating energy homeostasis.
FITM1 is involved in the formation of lipid droplets (LDs), which are essential for lipid and energy storage. It directly binds to diacylglycerol (DAGs) and triacylglycerol, suggesting a role in lipid metabolism.
FITM1 is also known as FIT1.
