Lipase, Monoacylglycerol (MGL) Antibody – Mouse Monoclonal

This gene encodes a serine hydrolase of the AB hydrolase superfamily that catalyzes the conversion of monoacylglycerides to free fatty acids and glycerol. The encoded protein plays a critical role in several physiological processes including pain and nociperception through hydrolysis of the endocannabinoid 2-arachidonoylglycerol. Expression of this gene may play a role in cancer tumorigenesis and metastasis. Alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding multiple isoforms have been observed for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Feb 2012]

MGLL: Converts monoacylglycerides to free fatty acids and glycerol. Hydrolyzes the endocannabinoid 2-arachidonoylglycerol, and thereby contributes to the regulation of endocannabinoid signaling, nociperception and perception of pain. Regulates the levels of fatty acids that serve as signaling molecules and promote cancer cell migration, invasion and tumor growth. Belongs to the AB hydrolase superfamily. Monoacylglycerol lipase family.

Protein type: Lipid Metabolism - glycerolipid; EC 3.1.1.23; Phospholipase

Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 3q21.3

Cellular Component: nucleoplasm; endoplasmic reticulum membrane; extrinsic to membrane; plasma membrane; synapse; cytosol

Molecular Function: protein homodimerization activity; acylglycerol lipase activity; lipid binding; lysophospholipase activity

Biological Process: platelet activation; phospholipid metabolic process; regulation of inflammatory response; glycerophospholipid biosynthetic process; triacylglycerol catabolic process; regulation of signal transduction; arachidonic acid metabolic process; regulation of axon extension; lipid metabolic process; regulation of sensory perception of pain; inflammatory response; blood coagulation; fatty acid biosynthetic process; acylglycerol catabolic process