SLC27A4 antibody, zgc:112138 antibody, FATP4 antibody, ACSVL4 antibody, IPS antibody, BB144259 antibody, Fatp4 antibody, solute carrier family 27 member 4 antibody, solute carrier family 27 (fatty acid transporter), member 4 antibody, SLC27A4 antibody, slc27a4 antibody, Slc27a4 antibody
Background
This gene encodes a member of a family of fatty acid transport proteins, which are involved in translocation of long-chain fatty acids cross the plasma membrane. This protein is expressed at high levels on the apical side of mature enterocytes in the small intestine, and appears to be the principal fatty acid transporter in enterocytes. Clinical studies suggest this gene as a candidate gene for the insulin resistance syndrome. Mutations in this gene have been associated with ichthyosis prematurity syndrome.