Background |
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. |
Manufacturers Research Area |
Epigenetics Nuclear Signaling, Translation Control, Regulation of eIF4 and p70 S6 Kinase, Protein phosphorylation, Signal Transduction, mTOR Signaling Pathway, Cell Biology Developmental Biology, Microtubules, Wnt ��-Catenin Signaling Pathway, ESC Pluripotency and Differentiation, Stem Cells |