| Gene Symbol |
LRP6
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| Gene Synonyms |
EVR8 OPTA4 ADCAD2 STHAG7 |
| Gene Full Name |
LDL receptor related protein 6 |
| Gene Summary |
This gene encodes a member of the low density lipoprotein (LDL) receptor gene family. LDL receptors are transmembrane cell surface proteins involved in receptor-mediated endocytosis of lipoprotein and protein ligands. The protein encoded by this gene functions as a receptor or, with Frizzled, a co-receptor for Wnt and thereby transmits the canonical Wnt/beta-catenin signaling cascade. Through its interaction with the Wnt/beta-catenin signaling cascade this gene plays a role in the regulation of cell differentiation, proliferation, and migration and the development of many cancer types. This protein undergoes gamma-secretase dependent RIP- (regulated intramembrane proteolysis) processing but the precise locations of the cleavage sites have not been determined.[provided by RefSeq, Dec 2009] |
| Alternative Names |
ADCAD2 C030016K15Rik Cd FLJ90062 FLJ90421 LDL receptor related protein 6 Low density lipoprotein receptor related protein 6 Low-density lipoprotein receptor-related protein 6 LRP-6 LRP6 LRP6_HUMAN OTTHUMP00000238979 OTTHUMP00000238980 OTTHUMP00000238982 STHAG7 |
| Molecular Weight(MW) |
180 kDa |
| Cellular Localization |
Cell membrane, Endoplasmic reticulum, Membrane. |