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FABP1 fatty acid binding protein 1

Gene ID: 2168, updated on 19-Sep-2024
Gene type: protein coding
Also known as: FABPL; L-FABP

Summary

This gene encodes the fatty acid binding protein found in liver. Fatty acid binding proteins are a family of small, highly conserved, cytoplasmic proteins that bind long-chain fatty acids and other hydrophobic ligands. This protein and FABP6 (the ileal fatty acid binding protein) are also able to bind bile acids. It is thought that FABPs roles include fatty acid uptake, transport, and metabolism. [provided by RefSeq, Mar 2011]

Genomic context

Location:
2p11.2
Sequence:
Chromosome: 2; NC_000002.12 (88122982..88128062, complement)
Total number of exons:
4

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