Primary Identifier | MGI:2151136 | Organism | mouse, laboratory |
Chromosome | 2 | NCBI Gene Number | 94217 |
Mgi Type | protein coding gene |
description | FUNCTION: Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 8.0.0) Enables low-density lipoprotein particle receptor activity. Acts upstream of or within in utero embryonic development. Located in membrane. Is expressed in several structures, including adrenal medulla; central nervous system; and eye. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in gastrointestinal system cancer (multiple); lung disease (multiple); and melanoma. Orthologous to human LRP1B (LDL receptor related protein 1B). PHENOTYPE: Homozygous null mice appear normal, are fertile, have normal brain histology and function, normal plasma cholesterol and fasting triglycerides, and do not develop tumors. [provided by MGI curators] |