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Patatin-like Phospholipase Domain-Containing Protein 3 (PNPLA3)
- Target
- PNPLA3
- Molecular classification
- Enzyme, Phospholipase, Acyltransferase, Lipase, Patatin-like phospholipase
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Overview
PNPLA3 encodes a multifunctional enzyme involved in triacylglycerol hydrolysis and lipid remodeling within cells, particularly in the liver and fat tissue. The I148M variant is strongly associated with increased risk for NAFLD and progression to more severe liver diseases. Expression is regulated by nutritional status.
- Other names
- AdiponutrinADPNAcylglycerol O-acyltransferaseCalcium-independent phospholipase A2-epsiloniPLA2-epsilonChromosome 22 open reading frame 20C22orf20
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Biological functions
Triacylglycerol hydrolysisLipid remodelingLipolysisRegulation of lipid droplet metabolism
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Disease associations
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)CirrhosisHepatocellular carcinomaHepatitis CAlcohol-related liver diseaseInsulin resistance
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Safety considerations
Increased risk of liver disease progression in carriers of the I148M variantAmplified effect of I148M variant by obesity and insulin resistance
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Biomarkers
I148M variant (rs738409) for NAFLD riskFasting insulin levelsInsulin resistance indicesTransaminases
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