Full name: fatty acid binding protein 1

Gene type: protein coding

RefSeq status: REVIEWED

Also known as: FABPL; L-FABP

Summary: This gene encodes the fatty acid binding protein found in liver. Fatty acid binding proteins are a family of small, highly conserved, cytoplasmic proteins that bind long-chain fatty acids and other hydrophobic ligands. This protein and FABP6 (the ileal fatty acid binding protein) are also able to bind bile acids. It is thought that FABPs roles include fatty acid uptake, transport, and metabolism. [provided by RefSeq, Mar 2011]

Expression: Biased expression in liver (RPKM 2613.3), colon (RPKM 1932.3) and 3 other tissues

Gene size: 5081bp

Exon count: 4