Perilipin-3

**Definition:** A perilipin that localizes to LIPID DROPLETS; CYTOPLASM; ENDOSOMES; and PLASMA MEMBRANE, especially in MACROPHAGES. It functions as a transporter of free fatty acids to lipid droplets to promote their biogenesis and growth. It is also required for the transport of the MANNOSE-6-PHOSPHATE RECEPTOR from endosomes to the TRANS-GOLGI NETWORK. Its structure consists of four helix bundles that interact with the hydrophobic lipid droplet surface.

**Tree numbers:** - D12.776.157.464.500.875

**Synonyms:** - TIP47 Protein - 47 kDa Mannose 6-Phosphate Receptor-Binding Protein - Perilipin 3 Protein - 47 kDa MPR-binding Protein - PLIN3 Protein - Placental Protein 17 - Mannose-6-Phosphate Receptor-Binding Protein 1 - Tail Interacting Protein of 47 kDa - Cargo Selection Protein TIP47