LMPD Database

LMP006710

UniProt Annotations

Entry Information
Gene Namelipase, family member M
Protein EntryLIPM_HUMAN
UniProt IDQ5VYY2
SpeciesHuman
Comments
Comment typeDescription
Alternative ProductsEvent=Alternative splicing; Named isoforms=2; Name=1; IsoId=Q5VYY2-1; Sequence=Displayed; Name=2; IsoId=Q5VYY2-2; Sequence=VSP_056261; Note=No experimental confirmation available.;
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.