Fatty acid translocase (FAT/CD36) in large yellow croaker (Larimichthys crocea): Molecular cloning, characterization and the response to dietary fatty acids

Fatty acid translocase (FAT/CD36) has been identified as a specific receptor of long-chain fatty acid and plays a crucial role in the homeostasis of lipid metabolism. However, little is known about the molecular function of CD36 in fish, especially in marine fish. In the present study, the cd36 gene in large yellow croaker (Larimichthys crocea) was cloned and characterized. The full-length cDNA of cd36 was 1989 bp, including an open reading...