Entrez gene ID | | 10999 |
Official gene symbol | | SLC27A4 |
Full name | | solute carrier family 27 (fatty acid transporter), member 4 |
Aliases | | ,ACSVL4,FATP4,IPS, |
Gene summary | | This gene encodes a member of a family of fatty acid transport proteins, which are involved in translocation of long-chain fatty acids cross the plasma membrane. This protein is expressed at high levels on the apical side of mature enterocytes in the small intestine, and appears to be the principal fatty acid transporter in enterocytes. Clinical studies suggest this gene as a candidate gene for the insulin resistance syndrome. Mutations in this gene have been associated with ichthyosis prematurity syndrome. [provided by RefSeq] |
Location | | Chromosome: 9 Locus: 9q34.11 |
Gene position | | 131102839 - 131123749 Map Viewer |
Gene orientation | | plus |
Gene size | | 20911 bp |
Gene sequence |
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OMIM ID | | 604194 |
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