LMPD Database

LMP006704

UniProt Annotations

Entry Information
Gene Namelipase, family member K
Protein EntryLIPK_HUMAN
UniProt IDQ5VXJ0
SpeciesHuman
Comments
Comment typeDescription
FunctionPlays a highly specific role in the last step of keratinocyte differentiation. May have an essential function in lipid metabolism of the most differentiated epidermal layers.
SimilarityBelongs to the AB hydrolase superfamily. Lipase family.
Subcellular LocationSecreted .
Tissue SpecificityExclusively expressed in the epidermis within the granular keratinocytes.