MFSD2A lipid transporter (IMAGE)

Duke-NUS Medical School

MFSD2A lipid transporter

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MFSD2A is required for the uptake of LPCs containing linoleic acid (LPC18:2) from the blood for normal development of the epidermis. The absence of MFSD2A leads to increased skin inflammation and thickening of the epidermis.

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Bernice Wong

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