Hormone sensitive lipase (HSL) and Lipoproteins

Feature

HSL

Lipoproteins

Definition

Enzyme that hydrolyzes
stored triglycerides in
adipose tissue

Complexes of lipids and
proteins that transport lipids
in blood

Location

Adipose tissue 

(inside adipocytes)

Circulating in plasma

Function

Mobilizes stored fat →

breaks triglycerides →

FFA + Glycerol

Transport triglycerides,

cholesterol, and

phospholipids (PL)

Actively

functions

during

Fasting state

(to release stored
fat for energy)

Fed state

(mainly for lipid transport
and storage)

Examples

/ Types

Single enzyme (HSL)

Chylomicrons

VLDL

LDL

HDL