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LIPN lipase family member N

Gene ID: 643418, updated on 5-Mar-2024
Gene type: protein coding
Also known as: LI4; ARCI8; LIPL4; bA186O14.3

Summary

The gene encodes a lipase that is highly expressed in granular keratinocytes in the epidermis, and plays a role in the differentiation of keratinocytes. Mutations in this gene are associated with lamellar ichthyosis type 4. [provided by RefSeq, Dec 2011]

Genomic context

Location:
10q23.31
Sequence:
Chromosome: 10; NC_000010.11 (88757226..88779626)
Total number of exons:
13

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