LPL wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human LPL wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 8p21.3 and is approximately 66 kb in length. This allele, which encodes lipoprotein lipase, plays a role in both triglyceride metabolism and lipoprotein uptake. Mutations in this gene are associated with several disorders of lipoprotein metabolism.

**Synonyms:** - HDLCQ11 - LIPD - Lipoprotein Lipase wt Allele