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Gene information for LPIN1 (Homo sapiens)
(Information is obtained from NCBI Gene database)
Entrez gene ID23175
Official gene symbolLPIN1
Full namelipin 1
Aliases,DKFZp781P1796,KIAA0188,PAP1,
Gene summaryThis gene represents a candidate gene for human lipodystrophy, characterized by loss of body fat, fatty liver, hypertriglyceridemia, and insulin resistance. Mouse studies suggest that this gene functions during normal adipose tissue development and may also play a role in human triglyceride metabolism. [provided by RefSeq]
LocationChromosome: 2   Locus: 2p25.1
Gene position11886740 - 11967535  Map Viewer
Gene orientationplus
Gene size80796 bp
Gene sequence
OMIM ID605518