Figure 7. Working model for selective activation of RCT-related genes by simultaneous TRAP80 knockdown and treatment with LXR ligand.
TRAP80 is essential for the activation of lipogenic genes including SREBP-1c, but not for RCT-related genes, such as ABCA1. Therefore, under conditions of TRAP80 knockdown, LXR ligand treatment selectively activates RCT-related genes.