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Schlank, a member of the ceramide synthase family controls growth and body fat in Drosophila

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Inhibiting glycosphingolipid synthesis ameliorates hepatic steatosis in obese mice

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Acid β-Glucosidase 1 Counteracts p38δ-dependent Induction of Interleukin-6

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Reducing Glycosphingolipid Content in Adipose Tissue of Obese Mice Restores Insulin Sensitivity, Adipogenesis and Reduces Inflammation

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A Drosophila orphan G protein-coupled receptor BOSS functions as a glucose-responding receptor: Loss of boss causes abnormal energy metabolism

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