DISEASES

Disease-gene associations mined from literature

Literature associating LIPA and alpha-mannosidosis

LIPA [ENSP00000337354]

Lysosomal acid lipase/cholesteryl ester hydrolase; Crucial for the intracellular hydrolysis of cholesteryl esters and triglycerides that have been internalized via receptor- mediated endocytosis of lipoprotein particles. Important in mediating the effect of LDL (low density lipoprotein) uptake on suppression of hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA reductase and activation of endogenous cellular cholesteryl ester formation; Belongs to the AB hydrolase superfamily. Lipase family.

Synonyms:  LIPA,  A0A0A0MT32,  P38571,  Q5T073,  Q5T770 ...

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