Lipoprotein lipase and the uptake of lipids by adipose cells during development.

Because of its pivotal role in the metabolism of circulating lipids, lipoprotein lipase has been the subject of concerted investigation for many years. Although much of the information that has been forthcoming has been reviewed in the recent past (Cryer, 1981 ; Quinn et al., 1982 ; Hamosh and Hamosh, 1983 ; Cryer, 1983) it is only fair to say that the ontogenic aspects of the enzyme and its action have been less fully addressed. Before attempting to provide a partial redress of this relative neglect the main features of lipoprotein lipase action will be reviewed.