Gene:
SEC14-like 2 (S. cerevisiae)
Gene ID:
204997
Symbol:
SEC14L2
Species:
1000
Description:
This gene encodes a cytosolic protein which belongs to a family of lipid-binding proteins including Sec14p, alpha-tocopherol transfer protein, and cellular retinol-binding protein. The encoded protein stimulates squalene monooxygenase which is a downstream enzyme in the cholesterol biosynthetic pathway.