Recombinant Human CIDEA

Background

CIDEA is a lipid droplet-associated protein involved in regulating lipid metabolism and energy homeostasis. It promotes lipid droplet fusion and inhibits lipolysis by modulating the activity of key enzymes such as adipose triglyceride lipase (ATGL). CIDEA is highly expressed in brown adipose tissue, where it contributes to thermogenesis and energy expenditure. Beyond its metabolic functions, CIDEA also plays a role in apoptosis, where it interacts with caspase-activated DNAse to mediate DNA fragmentation. Dysregulation of CIDEA is associated with obesity, insulin resistance, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Research on CIDEA focuses on its dual roles in lipid metabolism and apoptosis, offering potential therapeutic targets for metabolic disorders and cancer.