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This research aims to elucidate the role of Agpat6 in lipid biosynthesis and its necessity for lactation.

February 1, 2006Journal of Lipid ResearchOpen Access

Agpat6—a novel lipid biosynthetic gene required for triacylglycerol production in mammary epithelium

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Randomized trial demonstrates the crucial role of Agpat6 in milk fat production in mammary glands, indicating its importance in lactation.

This research aims to elucidate the role of Agpat6 in lipid biosynthesis and its necessity for lactation.
Identified Agpat6 gene through analysis of mutant mouse embryonic stem (ES) cell lines.
Generated Agpat6-deficient (Agpat6-/-) mice to study the gene's functional importance.
Conducted histological studies on mammary glands and analyzed milk composition.
Agpat6-/- mice showed a significant lactation defect, resulting in perinatal mortality of pups.
Histological analysis revealed underdeveloped mammary aveoli and ducts along with reduced lipid droplets.
Milk from Agpat6-/- mice was severely depleted of diacylglycerols and triacylglycerols.

Beigneux et al. (2006) studied this question.

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Randomized trial demonstrates the crucial role of Agpat6 in milk fat production in mammary glands, indicating its importance in lactation.