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LTBP4 latent transforming growth factor beta binding protein 4

Gene ID: 8425, updated on 17-Jun-2024
Gene type: protein coding
Also known as: ARCL1C; LTBP-4; LTBP4L; LTBP4S

Summary

The protein encoded by this gene binds transforming growth factor beta (TGFB) as it is secreted and targeted to the extracellular matrix. TGFB is biologically latent after secretion and insertion into the extracellular matrix, and sheds TGFB and other proteins upon activation. Defects in this gene may be a cause of cutis laxa and severe pulmonary, gastrointestinal, and urinary abnormalities. Three transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene.[provided by RefSeq, May 2010]

Genomic context

Location:
19q13.2
Sequence:
Chromosome: 19; NC_000019.10 (40593166..40629820)
Total number of exons:
35

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