LPAL2
Description
The LPAL2 (lipoprotein(a) like 2 (pseudogene)) is a pseudo gene located on chromosome 6.
LPAL2 (Lysophospholipase A2, Mitochondrial) is a human gene that encodes a mitochondrial enzyme involved in the hydrolysis of lysophospholipids. This enzyme is believed to play a role in various cellular processes, including fatty acid metabolism and signal transduction.
The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the lysophospholipase A2 family, which catalyzes the hydrolysis of lysophospholipids to produce fatty acids and lysophosphoglycerol. It is specifically localized to the mitochondrial membrane and is involved in the metabolism of fatty acids and phospholipids. This enzyme may play a role in the regulation of cellular signaling pathways and in the development of diseases such as cancer and atherosclerosis.
LPAL2 is also known as APOA2, APOAL, APOARGC, apo(a)rg-C.
Associated Diseases
- cancer
- hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia, familial, 4
- AA amyloidosis
- type 2 diabetes mellitus
- fish eye disease
