PLIN1 report

I. Expression across cell types

II. Expression across tissues

III. Associated gene sets

GO_0006629Biological processlipid metabolic process
GO_0070417Biological processcellular response to cold
GO_0016042Biological processlipid catabolic process
GO_0005783Cellular componentendoplasmic reticulum
GO_0005829Cellular componentcytosol
GO_0005811Cellular componentlipid droplet
GO_0005515Molecular functionprotein binding
GO_0008289Molecular functionlipid binding

IV. Literature review

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Gene namePLIN1
Protein namePerilipin-1 (Lipid droplet-associated protein)
Perilipin 1
SynonymsPLIN
PERI
DescriptionFUNCTION: Modulator of adipocyte lipid metabolism. Coats lipid storage droplets to protect them from breakdown by hormone-sensitive lipase (HSL). Its absence may result in leanness. Plays a role in unilocular lipid droplet formation by activating CIDEC. Their interaction promotes lipid droplet enlargement and directional net neutral lipid transfer. May modulate lipolysis and triglyceride levels. .

AccessionsH0YM16
O60240
ENST00000560330.1
ENST00000430628.2
ENST00000300055.10