AGMO
Description
The AGMO (alkylglycerol monooxygenase) is a protein-coding gene located on chromosome 7.
AGMO is a glyceryl-ether monooxygenase enzyme that breaks down ether lipids. Ether lipids are critical for brain function and make up a significant portion of brain cell membranes.
AGMO is also known as TMEM195.
Associated Diseases
- type 2 diabetes mellitus
- microcephaly
- glycogen storage disease due to lactate dehydrogenase H-subunit deficiency
- alcohol sensitivity, acute
