Gene Symbol | PNPLA3 |
Entrez Gene ID | 80339 |
Full Name | patatin like phospholipase domain containing 3 |
Synonyms | ADPN,C22orf20,iPLA(2)epsilon |
General protein information |
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Gene Type | protein-coding |
Organism | Homo sapiens(human) |
Genome | |
Summary | The protein encoded by this gene is a triacylglycerol lipase that mediates triacylglycerol hydrolysis in adipocytes. The encoded protein, which appears to be membrane bound, may be involved in the balance of energy usage/storage in adipocytes. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]. |
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