Therapeutic Target Details

Target ID: T16
Target Name: Niemann-Pick C1-like protein 1
Synonyms: Niemann-Pick C1-like protein 1 precursor; NPC1L1
GENE: NPC1L1
Action: inhibitor
Class: Membrane other
UniProtKB ID:Q9UHC9
Entry Name: NPCL1_HUMAN
Related Drugs: Ezetimibe
Mechanism: Duodenal NPC1L1 expression was decreased in NAFLD and was negatively correlated with LXR expression in PMN cells. The livers of Ad‑L1 mice represent a more human‑like state for the study of hepatic autophagy. Hepatic expression of human NPC1L1 resulted in an inhibition of autophagy; it may contribute to alcoholic fatty liver disease in humans.
Reference (PMIDs): 29466845; 31432115

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