PNPLA3 patatin like phospholipase domain containing 3
Gene ID: 80339, updated on 23-Mar-2024Gene type: protein coding
Also known as: ADPN; C22orf20; iPLA(2)epsilon
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Summary
The protein encoded by this gene is a triacylglycerol lipase that mediates triacylglycerol hydrolysis in adipocytes. The encoded protein, which appears to be membrane bound, may be involved in the balance of energy usage/storage in adipocytes. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]
Associated conditions
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| Description | Tests |
|---|---|
| Genetic polymorphisms of the human PNPLA3 gene are strongly associated with severity of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in Japanese. GeneReviews: Not available | |
| Genome-wide analysis of hepatic lipid content in extreme obesity. GeneReviews: Not available | |
| Genome-wide association analysis identifies variants associated with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease that have distinct effects on metabolic traits. GeneReviews: Not available | |
| Genome-wide association study identifies loci influencing concentrations of liver enzymes in plasma. GeneReviews: Not available | |
| Genome-wide association study of hematological and biochemical traits in a Japanese population. GeneReviews: Not available | |
| Genome-wide scan revealed that polymorphisms in the PNPLA3, SAMM50, and PARVB genes are associated with development and progression of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in Japan. GeneReviews: Not available | |
| Large-scale genome-wide association studies in East Asians identify new genetic loci influencing metabolic traits. GeneReviews: Not available | |
| Population-based genome-wide association studies reveal six loci influencing plasma levels of liver enzymes. GeneReviews: Not available |
Genomic context
- Location:
- 22q13.31
- Sequence:
- Chromosome: 22; NC_000022.11 (43923805..43947582)
- Total number of exons:
- 9
Variation
| Resource | Links for this gene |
|---|---|
| ClinVar | Variants reported to ClinVar |
| dbVar | Studies and variants |
| SNP | Variation Viewer for PNPLA3 variants |
| Genome viewer | Explore NCBI-annotated and select non-NCBI annotated genome assemblies |
- ClinVarRelated medical variations
- dbVarLink from Gene to dbVar
- OMIMLink to related OMIM entry
- PubMed (OMIM)Gene links to PubMed derived from omim_pubmed_cited links
- RefSeq RNAsLink to Nucleotide RefSeq RNAs
- RefSeqGeneLink to Nucleotide RefSeqGenes
- Variation ViewerRelated Variants
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