Caveolins sequester FA on the cytoplasmic leaflet of the plasma membrane, augment triglyceride formation, and protect cells from lipotoxicity

Fatty Acid Flip-Flop in a Model Membrane Is Faster Than Desorption into the Aqueous Phase

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PTRF-Cavin, a Conserved Cytoplasmic Protein Required for Caveola Formation and Function

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Mitochondrial Overload and Incomplete Fatty Acid Oxidation Contribute to Skeletal Muscle Insulin Resistance

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IRS1-Independent Defects Define Major Nodes of Insulin Resistance

(2008) Kyle L. Hoehn et al.   Cell Metabolism

Deletion of Cavin/PTRF Causes Global Loss of Caveolae, Dyslipidemia, and Glucose Intolerance

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Adipocyte dysfunctions linking obesity to insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes

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