Gene Symbol | FABP5 |
Entrez Gene ID | 2171 |
Full Name | fatty acid binding protein 5 |
Synonyms | E-FABP,EFABP,KFABP,PA-FABP,PAFABP |
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Gene Type | protein-coding |
Organism | Homo sapiens(human) |
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Summary | This gene encodes the fatty acid binding protein found in epidermal cells, and was first identified as being upregulated in psoriasis tissue. Fatty acid binding proteins are a family of small, highly conserved, cytoplasmic proteins that bind long-chain fatty acids and other hydrophobic ligands. FABPs may play roles in fatty acid uptake, transport, and metabolism. Polymorphisms in this gene are associated with type 2 diabetes. The human genome contains many pseudogenes similar to this locus.[provided by RefSeq, Feb 2011]. |
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