perilipin means any of a family of proteins that associate with the surface of lipid droplets, and whose phosphorylation is essential for the mobilization of fats in adipose tissue. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 87 out of 100.
Etymology
From peri- + lipo- + -in.
noun
- Any of a family of proteins that associate with the surface of lipid droplets, and whose phosphorylation is essential for the mobilization of fats in adipose tissue.