ANGPTL5
Description
The ANGPTL5 (angiopoietin like 5) is a protein-coding gene located on chromosome 11.
ANGPTL5 is a protein that regulates lipid metabolism, playing a role in the breakdown of triglycerides and cholesterol. It interacts with lipoprotein lipase (LPL), an enzyme responsible for breaking down fats in the blood. This interaction helps control the availability of fatty acids for energy use by tissues.
ANGPTL5 is also known as -.
