Gene: GLTP

Alternate names for this Gene: -

Gene Summary: The protein encoded by this gene is similar to bovine and porcine proteins which accelerate transfer of certain glycosphingolipids and glyceroglycolipids between membranes. It is thought to be a cytoplasmic protein.

Gene is located in Chromosome: 12

Location in Chromosome : 12q24.11

Description of this Gene: glycolipid transfer protein

Type of Gene: protein-coding

rs7397059 in GLTP gene and Body mass index PMID 30239722 2019 Meta-analysis of genome-wide association studies for body fat distribution in 694 649 individuals of European ancestry.