ABHD14B
ABHD14B
Description
ABHD14B (Abhydrolase Domain Containing 14B) is an enzyme that plays a crucial role in lipid metabolism and has been linked to several diseases. It belongs to the alpha/beta-hydrolase superfamily and is primarily responsible for hydrolyzing N-acylphosphatidylethanolamines (NAPEs). NAPEs are lipid molecules that regulate various physiological processes, including inflammation, pain, and appetite control.
Associated Diseases
Impairments in ABHD14B function have been implicated in the following diseases:
- Obesity: ABHD14B deficiency leads to increased appetite and weight gain in mice. Studies suggest that it may also contribute to obesity in humans.
- Diabetes: ABHD14B plays a role in glucose homeostasis. Mutations in the ABHD14B gene have been associated with insulin resistance and impaired glucose tolerance.
- Neurodegenerative diseases: ABHD14B is expressed in the brain and may be involved in neuroprotection. Reduced ABHD14B levels have been observed in Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease.
- Inflammatory diseases: ABHD14B regulates the production of lipid mediators involved in inflammation. Its dysfunction has been linked to chronic inflammatory conditions such as asthma and arthritis.
Did you Know ?
A study conducted by researchers at the University of California, San Francisco, found that individuals with a specific genetic variant in the ABHD14B gene had a 30% lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes compared to those without the variant.
