| ncRNA Symbol: | LRP8 |
| Full Name: | LDL receptor related protein 8 |
| Category: | mRNA |
| Synonyms: | APOER2|HSZ75190|LRP-8|MCI1 |
| Chromosome: | chr1 |
| Strand: | - |
| Coordinate: | | Start Site(bp): | 53242364 | End Site(bp): | 53328070 | |
| Gene Summary: | This gene encodes a member of the low density lipoprotein receptor (LDLR) family. Low density lipoprotein receptors are cell surface proteins that play roles in both signal transduction and receptor-mediated endocytosis of specific ligands for lysosomal degradation. The encoded protein plays a critical role in the migration of neurons during development by mediating Reelin signaling, and also functions as a receptor for the cholesterol transport protein apolipoprotein E. Expression of this gene may be a marker for major depressive disorder. Alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding multiple isoforms have been observed for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Jun 2011] |
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