Activity of lipoprotein lipase in adipose tissues from steers

Mean lipoprotein lipase activities (mueq fatty acids released/h per g tissue) and lipid content(%) in adipose tissue of steers from brisket, perirectal, subcutaneous abdominal, and mesenteric areas were 32, 32, 30, 50, and 73, 77, 64, and 85. The enzyme activity was higher in mesenteric tissue than in the other sites which did not differ from each other. Mesenteric adipose tissue had higher and subcutaneous abdominal adipose tissue had lower lipid content than did brisket and perirectal adipose tissue. Lipid content and enzyme activity were correlated .38.