Gene Symbol | LPCAT1 |
Entrez Gene ID | 79888 |
Full Name | lysophosphatidylcholine acyltransferase 1 |
Synonyms | AGPAT10,AGPAT9,AYTL2,LPCAT-1,PFAAP3,lpcat,lysoPAFAT |
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Gene Type | protein-coding |
Organism | Homo sapiens(human) |
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Summary | This gene encodes a member of the 1-acyl-sn-glycerol-3-phosphate acyltransferase family of proteins. The encoded enzyme plays a role in phospholipid metabolism, specifically in the conversion of lysophosphatidylcholine to phosphatidylcholine in the presence of acyl-CoA. This process is important in the synthesis of lung surfactant and platelet-activating factor (PAF). Elevated expression of this gene may contribute to the progression of oral squamous cell, prostate, breast, and other human cancers. [provided by RefSeq, Sep 2016]. |
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