Fatty acids generated through lipolysis are constantly re-esterified into triglycerides in what is known as the glyceride–fatty acid futile cycle. A recent quantification of the activity of this futile cycle in adipocytes suggests that it may have manifold implications for systemic energy homeostasis.
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Sharma, A.K., Wolfrum, C. Lipid cycling isn’t all futile. Nat Metab 5, 540–541 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s42255-023-00779-x
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