LIPC
LOCUS ID3990
GENE_SYMBOLLIPC
GENE NAMElipase, hepatic
SYNONYMNSHL, HTGL, LIPH, HDLCQ12
CHROMOSOME15
HOMOLOGENE ID199
GENE SUMMARY
LIPC encodes hepatic triglyceride lipase, which is expressed in liver. LIPC has the dual functions of triglyceride hydrolase and ligand/bridging factor for receptor-mediated lipoprotein uptake. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]