| Gene Symbol | PNPLA3 |
| Entrez Gene ID | 80339 |
| Full Name | patatin like phospholipase domain containing 3 |
| Synonyms | ADPN,C22orf20,iPLA(2)epsilon |
| General protein information |
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| Gene Type | protein-coding |
| Organism | Homo sapiens(human) |
| Genome | |
| 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, Jul 2008]. |
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