Gene: LPIN2

Alternate names for this Gene: -

Gene Summary: Mouse studies suggest that this gene functions during normal adipose tissue development and may play a role in human triglyceride metabolism. This gene represents a candidate gene for human lipodystrophy, characterized by loss of body fat, fatty liver, hypertriglyceridemia, and insulin resistance.

Gene is located in Chromosome: 18

Location in Chromosome : 18p11.31

Description of this Gene: lipin 2

Type of Gene: protein-coding

rs80338807 in LPIN2 gene and Majeed syndrome PMID 15994876 2005 Homozygous mutations in LPIN2 are responsible for the syndrome of chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis and congenital dyserythropoietic anaemia (Majeed syndrome).

rs681869 in LPIN2 gene and RDW - Red blood cell distribution width result PMID 30595370 2019 Leveraging Polygenic Functional Enrichment to Improve GWAS Power.

rs681869 in LPIN2 gene and Red cell distribution width determination PMID 30595370 2019 Leveraging Polygenic Functional Enrichment to Improve GWAS Power.