Gene information for PNPLA3 (Homo sapiens)
(Information is obtained from NCBI Gene database)
| Entrez gene ID | 80339 |
| Official gene symbol | PNPLA3 |
| Full name | patatin-like phospholipase domain containing 3 |
| Aliases | ,ADPN,C22orf20,iPLA(2)epsilon, |
| Gene summary | The protein encoded by this gene is a triacylglycerol lipase that mediates triacylglycerol hydrolysis in adipocytes. The encoded protein, which appears to be membrane bound, may be involved in the balance of energy usage/storage in adipocytes. [provided by RefSeq] |
| Location | Chromosome: 22 Locus: |
| Gene position | 44319619 - 44343448 Map Viewer |
| OMIM ID | 609567 |
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