Entrez gene ID | | 344 |
Official gene symbol | | APOC2 |
Full name | | apolipoprotein C-II |
Aliases | | ,MGC75082, |
Gene summary | | The protein encoded by this gene is secreted in plasma where it is a component of very low density lipoprotein. This protein activates the enzyme lipoprotein lipase, which hydrolyzes triglycerides and thus provides free fatty acids for cells. Mutations in this gene cause hyperlipoproteinemia type IB, characterized by hypertriglyceridemia, xanthomas, and increased risk of pancreatitis and early atherosclerosis. [provided by RefSeq] |
Location | | Chromosome: 19 Locus: 19q13.2 |
Gene position | | 45449243 - 45452818 Map Viewer |
Gene orientation | | plus |
Gene size | | 3576 bp |
Gene sequence |
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OMIM ID | | 608083 |
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