| Gene Symbol |
MTTP
|
| Gene Synonyms |
1810043K16Rik ABL MTP |
| Gene Full Name |
microsomal triglyceride transfer protein |
| Gene Summary |
MTP encodes the large subunit of the heterodimeric microsomal triglyceride transfer protein. Protein disulfide isomerase (PDI) completes the heterodimeric microsomal triglyceride transfer protein, which has been shown to play a central role in lipoprotein assembly. Mutations in MTP can cause abetalipoproteinemia. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008] |
| Alternative Names |
MGC149819 MGC149820 microsomal triglyceride transfer protein (large polypeptide 88kDa) microsomal triglyceride transfer protein B microsomal triglyceride transfer protein large subunit MTP-B |
| Molecular Weight(MW) |
99kDa |
| Source |
Rabbit |
| Cellular Localization |
Endoplasmic reticulum;Golgi apparatus |