LBP lipopolysaccharide binding protein
Gene ID: 3929, updated on 17-Sep-2024Gene type: protein coding
Also known as: BPIFD2
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Summary
The protein encoded by this gene is involved in the acute-phase immunologic response to gram-negative bacterial infections. Gram-negative bacteria contain a glycolipid, lipopolysaccharide (LPS), on their outer cell wall. Together with bactericidal permeability-increasing protein (BPI), the encoded protein binds LPS and interacts with the CD14 receptor, probably playing a role in regulating LPS-dependent monocyte responses. Studies in mice suggest that the encoded protein is necessary for the rapid acute-phase response to LPS but not for the clearance of LPS from circulation. This protein is part of a family of structurally and functionally related proteins, including BPI, plasma cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP), and phospholipid transfer protein (PLTP). [provided by RefSeq, Apr 2012]
Associated conditions
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| Description | Tests |
|---|---|
| Genome-wide association study of chronic periodontitis in a general German population. GeneReviews: Not available | |
| Loci associated with N-glycosylation of human immunoglobulin G show pleiotropy with autoimmune diseases and haematological cancers. GeneReviews: Not available |
Genomic context
- Location:
- 20q11.23
- Sequence:
- Chromosome: 20; NC_000020.11 (38346482..38377013)
- Total number of exons:
- 15
Variation
| Resource | Links for this gene |
|---|---|
| ClinVar | Variants reported to ClinVar |
| dbVar | Studies and variants |
| SNP | Variation Viewer for LBP variants |
| Genome viewer | Explore NCBI-annotated and select non-NCBI annotated genome assemblies |
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- dbVarLink from Gene to dbVar
- OMIMLink to related OMIM entry
- PubMed (OMIM)Gene links to PubMed derived from omim_pubmed_cited links
- RefSeq RNAsLink to Nucleotide RefSeq RNAs
- RefSeqGeneLink to Nucleotide RefSeqGenes
- Variation ViewerRelated Variants
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