ATG16L1

Universal Cellular Machinery · Autophagy & Lysosomal Degradation

How do cells recycle worn-out parts instead of letting them accumulate?

ATG16L1 makes a protein required for autophagy, the process that packages cellular material for breakdown. This recycling also contributes to inflammatory regulation and defense against certain microbes.

Common Gene Name: autophagy related 16 like 1
NCBI Gene ID: 55054
Chromosome: 2

Clinical Evidence Status

Clinical utility not established here

These labels describe available evidence about a gene. They do not classify your variant or recommend a treatment.

Answer Sources

NCBI Gene — 55054
MedlinePlus Genetics — atg16l1

Explore supporting evidence (1 records)

Condition or drug	Evidence	Grade / status	Context	Source
Crohn disease	MedlinePlus related condition	Association type varies; no grade assigned here		View source 2017-12

Source snapshot: 2026-09-09. Consumer text updated: 2026-09-10. Source dates describe the cited records, not a new clinical review.

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