Lipid droplets (LDs) are dynamic organelles formed by a phospholipid monolayer surrounding a neutral lipid core. Their core components mainly include triacylglycerol (TAG) and cholesteryl esters. Lipid droplets are not only lipid storage structures, but also participate in energy metabolism, ...
Lipase (Lipase, EC 3.1.1.3) belongs to the carboxylic ester hydrolase family and primarily catalyzes the stepwise hydrolysis of triacylglycerols (TAGs) to diacylglycerols (DAGs), monoacylglycerols (MAGs), glycerol, and free fatty acids (FFAs).