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Gene information for LPIN2 (Homo sapiens)
(Information is obtained from NCBI Gene database)
Entrez gene ID9663
Official gene symbolLPIN2
Full namelipin 2
Aliases,KIAA0249,
Gene summaryMouse studies suggest that this gene functions during normal adipose tissue development and may play a role in human triglyceride metabolism. This gene represents a candidate gene for human lipodystrophy, characterized by loss of body fat, fatty liver, hypertriglyceridemia, and insulin resistance. [provided by RefSeq]
LocationChromosome: 18   Locus: 18p11.31
Gene position3011945 - 2916992  Map Viewer
Gene orientationminus
Gene size94954 bp
Gene sequence
OMIM ID605519