Gene:
fatty acid binding protein 6, ileal (gastrotropin)
Gene ID:
203172
Symbol:
FABP6
Species:
1000
Description:
FABP6 encodes the ileal fatty acid binding protein. Fatty acid binding proteins are a family of small, highly conserved, cytoplasmic proteins that bind long-chain fatty acids and other hydrophobic ligands. FABP6 and FABP1 (the liver fatty acid binding protein) are also able to bind bile acids. It is thought that FABPs roles include fatty acid uptake, transport, and metabolism.