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RNA tissue category: Group enriched (adipose tissue, breast)
FANTOM5 dataset
Organ
Expression
Alphabetical
RNA tissue category: Group enriched (adipose tissue, breast)
GENE INFORMATION
Gene name
PLIN1 (HGNC Symbol)
Synonyms
PLIN
Description
Perilipin 1 (HGNC Symbol)
Entrez gene summary
The protein encoded by this gene coats lipid storage droplets in adipocytes, thereby protecting them until they can be broken down by hormone-sensitive lipase. The encoded protein is the major cAMP-dependent protein kinase substrate in adipocytes and, when unphosphorylated, may play a role in the inhibition of lipolysis. Alternatively spliced transcript variants varying in the 5' UTR, but encoding the same protein, have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Feb 2009]
