This gene encodes a member of the low density lipoprotein (LDL) receptor family. These receptors play a wide variety of roles in normal cell function and development due to their interactions with multiple ligands. Disruption of this gene has been reported in several types of cancer. [provided by RefSeq, Jun 2016]
Alternative Names
EC 1.1.1.94 EC 3.4.21.9 low density lipoprotein receptor related protein-deleted in tumor low density lipoprotein receptor-related protein 1B low density lipoprotein-related protein 1B (deleted in tumors) low-density lipoprotein receptor-related protein-deleted in tumor LRP-1B LRP-deleted in tumors putative endocytic receptor