FABP2

1. [Fatty Acid-Binding Protein 2, encoded by the FABP2 gene, belongs to the fatty-acid binding protein (FABP) family thought to play a role in the intracellular transport of long-chain fatty acids and their acyl-CoA esters. Intestinal fatty acid-binding protein 2 gene contains four exons and is an abundant cytosolic protein in small intestine epithelial cells. The FABP2 gene has a polymorphism in position 54, which changes Ala-54 (71% of the population) to Thr-54 (29%). The Thr-54 allele has a 2-fold greater affinity for long-chain fatty acids than the Ala-54 allele. Thr-54 is associated with increased fat oxidation and insulin resistance. (from LocusLink and Swiss-Prot) ( NCI )]
   UMLS (NCI) C1173118
   
   FABPI
   Fatty Acid Binding Protein 2, Intestinal
   Fatty Acid-Binding Protein 2
   Fatty Acid-Binding Protein, Intestinal
   I-FABP
   
    

   Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein

   Biologically Active Substance
   

2. [This gene plays a role in fatty acid metabolism in the intestine. ( NCI )]
   UMLS (NCI) C1333525
   
   FABP2 Gene
   Fatty Acid Binding Protein 2, Intestinal Gene
    

   Gene or Genome