Gene: FABP1

Alternate names for this Gene: FABPL|L-FABP

Gene Summary: This gene encodes the fatty acid binding protein found in liver. Fatty acid binding proteins are a family of small, highly conserved, cytoplasmic proteins that bind long-chain fatty acids and other hydrophobic ligands. This protein and FABP6 (the ileal fatty acid binding protein) are also able to bind bile acids. It is thought that FABPs roles include fatty acid uptake, transport, and metabolism.

Gene is located in Chromosome: 2

Location in Chromosome : 2p11.2

Description of this Gene: fatty acid binding protein 1

Type of Gene: protein-coding