Primary Identifier | MGI:1098296 | Organism | mouse, laboratory |
Chromosome | 19 | NCBI Gene Number | 12894 |
Mgi Type | protein coding gene |
description | FUNCTION: Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 8.0.0) Enables carnitine O-palmitoyltransferase activity. Predicted to be involved in several processes, including eating behavior; positive regulation of fatty acid beta-oxidation; and regulation of insulin secretion. Located in mitochondrial inner membrane. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; central nervous system; integumental system; sensory organ; and urinary system. Used to study carnitine palmitoyltransferase I deficiency. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in carnitine palmitoyltransferase I deficiency and lipid metabolism disorder. Orthologous to human CPT1A (carnitine palmitoyltransferase 1A). PHENOTYPE: Homozygous null mice display embryonic lethality. Heterozygous null mice display decreased serum glucose and increased serum free fatty acid levels after fasting. [provided by MGI curators] |