Gene: LIPN

Alternate names for this Gene: ARCI8|LI4|LIPL4|bA186O14.3

Gene 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.

Gene is located in Chromosome: 10

Location in Chromosome : 10q23.31

Description of this Gene: lipase family member N

Type of Gene: protein-coding