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Gene information for PON3 (Homo sapiens)
(Information is obtained from NCBI Gene database)
Entrez gene ID5446
Official gene symbolPON3
Full nameparaoxonase 3
Aliases,-,
Gene summaryThis gene is a member of the paraoxonase family and lies in a cluster on chromosome 7 with the other two family members. The encoded protein is secreted into the bloodstream and associates with high-density lipoprotein (HDL). The protein also rapidly hydrolyzes lactones and can inhibit the oxidation of low-density lipoprotein (LDL), a function that is believed to slow the initiation and progression of atherosclerosis. Alternatively spliced variants which encode different protein isoforms have been described; however, only one has been fully characterized. [provided by RefSeq]
LocationChromosome: 7   Locus: 7q21.3
Gene position95025687 - 94989184  Map Viewer
Gene orientationminus
Gene size36504 bp
Gene sequence