Gene: PON1
Alternate names for this Gene: ESA|MVCD5|PON
Gene Summary: This gene encodes a member of the paraoxonase family of enzymes and exhibits lactonase and ester hydrolase activity. Following synthesis in the kidney and liver, the enzyme is secreted into the circulation, where it binds to high density lipoprotein (HDL) particles and hydrolyzes thiolactones and xenobiotics, including paraoxon, a metabolite of the insecticide parathion. Polymorphisms in this gene may be associated with coronary artery disease and diabetic retinopathy. The gene is found in a cluster of three related paraoxonase genes on chromosome 7.
Gene is located in Chromosome: 7
Location in Chromosome : 7q21.3
Description of this Gene: paraoxonase 1
Type of Gene: protein-coding