LIPC wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human LIPC wild-type allele is located within 15q21-q23 and is approximately 158 kb in length. This allele, which encodes hepatic triacylglycerol lipase protein, plays a role in lipid metabolism. Aberrant expression of the gene is associated with hyperlipidemia.

**Synonyms:** - HDLCQ12 - HL - HTGL - LIPH - Lipase, Hepatic wt Allele