Located in plasma membrane. Is expressed in several structures, including adipose tissue; alimentary system; genitourinary system; immune system; and nervous system. Orthologous to human PLIN4 (perilipin 4).
MGI Description
PHENOTYPE: Mice homozygous for a knock-out allele exhibit decreased triglyceride in the heart and protection from cardiac steatosis induced by prolonged fasting, feeding or genetic obesity. [provided by MGI curators]