LAPTM4B is a multi-pass membrane protein. It belongs to the LAPTM4/LAPTM5 transporter family. LAPTM4b has active role in disease progression of malignant cells and is involved in cell proliferation and multidrug resistance. The genetic polymorphism of LAPTM4B is a potential risk factor for the development of colon cancer and gastric cancer. The research results also indicated that LAPTM4B may be a clinically useful prognostic indicator for ovarian carcinoma and may play a role in human hepatocellular carcinoma.