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Gene information for LPL (Homo sapiens)
(Information is obtained from NCBI Gene database)
Entrez gene ID4023
Official gene symbolLPL
Full namelipoprotein lipase
Aliases,HDLCQ11,LIPD,
Gene summaryLPL encodes lipoprotein lipase, which is expressed in heart, muscle, and adipose tissue. LPL functions as a homodimer, and has the dual functions of triglyceride hydrolase and ligand/bridging factor for receptor-mediated lipoprotein uptake. Severe mutations that cause LPL deficiency result in type I hyperlipoproteinemia, while less extreme mutations in LPL are linked to many disorders of lipoprotein metabolism. [provided by RefSeq]
LocationChromosome: 8   Locus: 8p22
Gene position19796582 - 19824770  Map Viewer
Gene orientationplus
Gene size28189 bp
Gene sequence
OMIM ID609708