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AGK acylglycerol kinase

Gene ID: 55750, updated on 13-Apr-2024
Gene type: protein coding
Also known as: MULK; CATC5; CTRCT38; MTDPS10

Summary

The protein encoded by this gene is a mitochondrial membrane protein involved in lipid and glycerolipid metabolism. The encoded protein is a lipid kinase that catalyzes the formation of phosphatidic and lysophosphatidic acids. Defects in this gene have been associated with mitochondrial DNA depletion syndrome 10. [provided by RefSeq, Feb 2012]

Genomic context

Location:
7q34
Sequence:
Chromosome: 7; NC_000007.14 (141551410..141655244)
Total number of exons:
18

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