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LMP012698

UniProt Annotations

Entry Information
Gene Namelipolysis stimulated lipoprotein receptor
Protein EntryLSR_RAT
UniProt IDQ9WU74
SpeciesRat
Comments
Comment typeDescription
Alternative ProductsEvent=Alternative splicing; Named isoforms=3; Name=1; Synonyms=alpha; IsoId=Q9WU74-1; Sequence=Displayed; Name=2; Synonyms=alpha'; IsoId=Q9WU74-2; Sequence=VSP_019698; Name=3; Synonyms=beta; IsoId=Q9WU74-3; Sequence=VSP_019697;
FunctionProbable role in the clearance of triglyceride-rich lipoprotein from plasma. Binds chylomicrons, LDL and VLDL in presence of free fatty acids and allows their subsequent uptake in the cells
SimilarityBelongs to the immunoglobulin superfamily. LISCH7 family
SimilarityContains 1 Ig-like V-type (immunoglobulin-like) domain
Subcellular LocationCell membrane ; Single-pass type I membrane protein .
SubunitHomotrimer or homotetramer constituted of isoform 1 and/or isoform 2 and isoform 3
Tissue SpecificitySpecifically expressed in liver. Also detected in kidney and lung