Seipin

**Semantic type:** Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein

**Definition:** Seipin (398 aa, ~44 kDa) is encoded by the human BSCL2 gene. This protein plays a role in lipid metabolism and lipid droplet formation.

**Synonyms:** - BSCL2 - Bernardinelli-Seip Congenital Lipodystrophy Type 2 Protein