| Entrez Gene ID |
54947 |
| Official Gene Symbol |
LPCAT2 (GeneCards) |
| Full name |
lysophosphatidylcholine acyltransferase 2 |
| Location |
16q12.2 |
| Other ids |
Vega : OTTHUMG00000133238
MIM : 612040
HGNC : HGNC:26032
Ensembl : ENSG00000087253
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| Other names |
AYTL1,
AGPAT11,
LysoPAFAT
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| Summary |
This gene encodes a member of the lysophospholipid acyltransferase family. The encoded enzyme may function in two ways: to catalyze the biosynthesis of platelet-activating factor (1-O-alkyl-2-acetyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine) from 1-O-alkyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine, and to catalyze the synthesis of glycerophospholipid precursors from arachidonyl-CoA and lysophosphatidylcholine. The encoded protein may function in membrane biogenesis and production of platelet-activating factor in inflammatory cells. The enzyme may localize to the endoplasmic reticulum and the Golgi. [provided by RefSeq, Feb 2009] |