Gene Symbol | LIPC |
Entrez Gene ID | 3990 |
Full Name | lipase C, hepatic type |
Synonyms | HDLCQ12,HL,HTGL,LIPH |
General protein information |
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Gene Type | protein-coding |
Organism | Homo sapiens(human) |
Genome | |
Summary | LIPC encodes hepatic triglyceride lipase, which is expressed in liver. LIPC has the dual functions of triglyceride hydrolase and ligand/bridging factor for receptor-mediated lipoprotein uptake. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]. |
Disorder MIM: | |
Disorder Html: | [High density lipoprotein cholesterol level QTL 12], 612797 (3); {Diabetes mellitus, noninsulin-dependent}, 125853 (3); Hepatic lipase deficiency, 614025 (3) |