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PLPP2 phospholipid phosphatase 2

Gene ID: 8612, updated on 11-Apr-2024
Gene type: protein coding
Also known as: LPP2; PAP-2c; PAP2-g; PPAP2C

Summary

The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the phosphatidic acid phosphatase (PAP) family. PAPs convert phosphatidic acid to diacylglycerol, and function in de novo synthesis of glycerolipids as well as in receptor-activated signal transduction mediated by phospholipase D. This protein is similar to phosphatidic acid phosphatase type 2A (PPAP2A) and type 2B (PPAP2B). All three proteins contain 6 transmembrane regions, and a consensus N-glycosylation site. This protein has been shown to possess membrane associated PAP activity. Three alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding distinct isoforms have been reported. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

Genomic context

Location:
19p13.3
Sequence:
Chromosome: 19; NC_000019.10 (281043..291403, complement)
Total number of exons:
7

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