... elevated, and consequently, the levels of nuclear SREBP-1c protein and lipogenesisare enhanced in the liver and adipose tissues. Intake of energy molecules such as sugars, carbohydrates and saturated ... apparatus, where the site 1 and site 2 proteases cleave the SREBPs [3,4].Upon restoration of cellular cholesterol, Insig, anotherkey regulator of ER membrane proteins, traps and retains the SREBP–SCAP ... desaturase; GPAT, glycerolphosphate acyltransferase; DGAT, diacyl-glycerol acyltransferase; 6PG, 6-phosphoglu-conate.H. Shimano Physiology and pathophysiology of the SREBP familyFEBS Journal...