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LOXL1 lysyl oxidase like 1

Gene ID: 4016, updated on 2-Nov-2024
Gene type: protein coding
Also known as: LOL; LOXL

Summary

This gene encodes a member of the lysyl oxidase family of proteins. The prototypic member of the family is essential to the biogenesis of connective tissue, encoding an extracellular copper-dependent amine oxidase that catalyzes the first step in the formation of crosslinks in collagen and elastin. The encoded preproprotein is proteolytically processed to generate the mature enzyme. A highly conserved amino acid sequence at the C-terminus end appears to be sufficient for amine oxidase activity, suggesting that each family member may retain this function. The N-terminus is poorly conserved and may impart additional roles in developmental regulation, senescence, tumor suppression, cell growth control, and chemotaxis to each member of the family. Mutations in this gene are associated with exfoliation syndrome. [provided by RefSeq, Jan 2016]

Associated conditions

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DescriptionTests
Common sequence variants in the LOXL1 gene confer susceptibility to exfoliation glaucoma.
GeneReviews: Not available
Genetic variants associated with cardiac structure and function: a meta-analysis and replication of genome-wide association data.
GeneReviews: Not available
Genome-wide meta-analysis identifies 11 new loci for anthropometric traits and provides insights into genetic architecture.
GeneReviews: Not available
Hundreds of variants clustered in genomic loci and biological pathways affect human height.
GeneReviews: Not available
Novel common variants and susceptible haplotype for exfoliation glaucoma specific to Asian population.
GeneReviews: Not available
Pseudoexfoliation glaucoma
MedGen: C0206368OMIM: 177650GeneReviews: Not available
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Genomic context

Location:
15q24.1
Sequence:
Chromosome: 15; NC_000015.10 (73926462..73952136)
Total number of exons:
9

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