FABP2
FABP2
FABP2 (pronounced as F-A-B-P-2), also known as Fatty Acid Binding Protein 2, is a protein that in humans is encoded by the FABP2 gene.
Pronunciation
FABP2 is pronounced as "F-A-B-P-Two".
Etymology
The term FABP2 is an acronym derived from the term Fatty Acid Binding Protein 2. The FABP2 gene is part of the larger family of FABPs, which are a class of cytoplasmic proteins that bind long-chain fatty acids and other hydrophobic ligands.
Function
FABP2 is expressed in the enterocyte of the small intestine and is thought to participate in the uptake, intracellular metabolism and possibly the intestinal absorption of long-chain fatty acids. It may also modulate the action of lipase and lipid in the intestinal mucosa.
Related Terms
- FABP1: Fatty Acid Binding Protein 1, a related protein that also binds to fatty acids.
- Enterocyte: A cell of the intestinal lining that absorbs nutrients.
- Lipase: An enzyme that breaks down dietary fats into smaller molecules called fatty acids and glycerol.
- Lipid: A type of organic molecule that is greasy to the touch, insoluble in water, and soluble in nonpolar solvents.
- Intestinal mucosa: The mucous membrane lining the intestines which aids in the absorption of nutrients.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on FABP2
- Wikipedia's article - FABP2
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