Journal of Lipid Research (May 1972)

Rapid assay for hormone-sensitive lipase activity of adipose tissue

  • Hans Tornqvist,
  • Lennart Krabisch,
  • Per Belfrace

Journal volume & issue
Vol. 13, no. 3
pp. 424 – 426

Abstract

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A highly specific and rapid assay for hormone-sensitive lipase activity of rat adipose tissue is described. The method employs emulsified 2,3-di-O-oleyl-[9,10-3H2]oleoyl glycerol as a substrate; it is very sensitive and is suitable for serial sampling.

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