Transcriptional control mechanisms of genes of lipid and fatty acid metabolism in the Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar L.) established cell line, SHK-1

► cDNAs for SREBP-1 and SREBP-2 were characterised in Atlantic salmon. ► Response of SREBP and target genes to lipids investigated in cell culture. ► Three groups of genes were identified whose expression responded differently. ► Interaction of SREBP with LXR in regulation of lipid genes in salmon. ► Salmon Elovl5 elongase may be regulated differently from mammalian Elovl5.