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Gene information for AGPS (Homo sapiens)
(Information is obtained from NCBI Gene database)
Entrez gene ID8540
Official gene symbolAGPS
Full namealkylglycerone phosphate synthase
Aliases,ADAP-S,ADAS,ADHAPS,ADPS,ALDHPSY,DKFZp762O2215,FLJ99755,
Gene summaryThis gene is a member of the FAD-binding oxidoreductase/transferase type 4 family. It encodes a protein that catalyzes the second step of ether lipid biosynthesis in which acyl-dihydroxyacetonephosphate (DHAP) is converted to alkyl-DHAP by the addition of a long chain alcohol and the removal of a long-chain acid anion. The protein is localized to the inner aspect of the peroxisomal membrane and requires FAD as a cofactor. Mutations in this gene have been associated with rhizomelic chondrodysplasia punctata, type 3 and Zellweger syndrome. [provided by RefSeq]
LocationChromosome: 2   Locus: 2q31.2
Gene position178257471 - 178408564  Map Viewer
Gene orientationplus
Gene size151094 bp
Gene sequence
OMIM ID603051