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. 2020 Aug 20;182(4):1066-1066.e1.
doi: 10.1016/j.cell.2020.07.027.

SnapShot: FABP Functions

Bing Li  1 , Jiaqing Hao  1 , Jun Zeng  2 , Edward R Sauter  3
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SnapShot: FABP Functions

Bing Li et al. Cell. .

Abstract

Fatty acid binding proteins (FABPs) serve as intracellular chaperones for fatty acids and other hydrophobic ligands inside cells. Recent studies have demonstrated new functions of individual members of the FABP family. This Snapshot describes the overall functions of FABPs in health and disease and highlights emerging roles of adipose FABP (A-FABP) and epidermal FABP (E-FABP) in the fields of obesity, chronic inflammation, and cancer development. To view this SnapShot, open or download the PDF.

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