Patched regulates lipid homeostasis by controlling cellular cholesterol levels
Cellular cholesterol levels are tightly regulated. Here, the authors show that the hedgehog signalling receptor PTCH is a cholesterol transporter. Reduction in PTCH activity leads to cellular cholesterol accumulation, changes in nuclear hormone receptor activity and fatty acid metabolism.
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| Main Authors: | , , , , , , , , |
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| Format: | article |
| Language: | EN |
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Nature Portfolio
2021
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| Online Access: | https://doaj.org/article/5e7eddb79b0041a6b55bc4fe25d73484 |
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