Hearts utilize fatty acids as a primary source of energy. hLPL0 mice had systolic dysfunction with a reduction in fractional shortening compared with age-matched controls (Fig. 1and = 5-7. … DZNep Lipid analysis. DGAT1 and -2 were reduced by the MHC-GLUT1 transgene; this would suggest that these hearts have reduced TG synthesis from FFA. However… Continue reading Hearts utilize fatty acids as a primary source of energy. hLPL0