LPL
Metabolic System · Cholesterol & Lipoprotein Metabolism
How do muscles and fat tissue get energy from blood triglycerides?
LPL encodes lipoprotein lipase, which breaks down triglycerides carried in circulating particles. This makes their fatty-acid contents available to nearby tissues for use or storage.
- Common Gene Name
- lipoprotein lipase
- NCBI Gene ID
- 4023
- Chromosome
- 8
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
Explore supporting evidence (1 records)
| Condition or drug | Evidence | Grade / status | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Familial lipoprotein lipase deficiency | MedlinePlus related condition | Association type varies; no grade assigned here | View source 2015-02 |
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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