lipid storage

id: GO:0019915
name: lipid storage
namespace: biological_process
type: go
obsolete: False

Description: The accumulation and maintenance in cells or tissues of lipids, compounds soluble in organic solvents but insoluble or sparingly soluble in aqueous solvents. Lipid reserves can be accumulated during early developmental stages for mobilization and utilization at later stages of development.

Child Functions

idname
GO:0010878cholesterol storage
GO:0030730sequestering of triglyceride

Parent Functions

idname
GO:0010876lipid localization