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LDL receptor related protein 2

Der LRP2 gene provides instructions for making a protein called megalin, which functions as a receptor. Receptor proteins have specific sites into which certain other proteins, called ligands, fit like keys into locks. Together, ligands and their receptors trigger signals that affect cell development and function. Megalin has many ligands involved in various body processes, including the absorption of vitamins A and D, immune functioning, stress response, and the transport of fats in the bloodstream.

Normal function

Der LRP2 gene provides instructions for making a protein called megalin, which functions as a receptor. Receptor proteins have specific sites into which certain other proteins, called ligands, fit like keys into locks. Together, ligands and their receptors trigger signals that affect cell development and function. Megalin has many ligands involved in various body processes, including the absorption of vitamins A and D, immune functioning, stress response, and the transport of fats in the bloodstream.

Megalin is embedded in the membrane of cells that line the surfaces and cavities of the body (epithelial cells). The receptor helps move its ligands from the cell surface into the cell (endocytosis), and is also involved in transporting the ligands of a related receptor called cubulin. Megalin is active in the development and function of many parts of the body, including the brain and spinal cord (central nervous system), eyes, ears, lungs, intestine, reproductive system, and the small tubes in the kidneys where urine is formed (renal tubules).

Conditions referring to this gene or chromosome

Other names

calcium sensor protein

DBS

glycoprotein 330 (gp330)

gp330

Heymann nephritis antigen homolog

low density lipoprotein receptor-related protein 2

LRP2_HUMAN

megalin

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Familiäre Hypercholesterinämie

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Chronische Nierenerkrankung

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Chronische Nierenerkrankung

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hohen Cholesterinspiegel

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hohen Cholesterinspiegel

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Nephrotisches Syndrom

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Nephrotisches Syndrom

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Kann ich Evolocumab und Ezetimib zusammen einnehmen?

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Kann ich Evolocumab und Ezetimib zusammen einnehmen?

Taking evolocumab and ezetimibe together is a common and safe combination. Both Medikamenten work to lower your 'bad' cholesterol (LDL), and using them together helps lower it more effectively than using either one alone. There is no evidence that they interfere with each other in a harmful way. Our Wechselwirkungs-Checker für Medikamente helps you check.

Diabetische Nierenerkrankung

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Diabetische Nierenerkrankung

Diabetic kidney disease is one of the causes of chronic kidney disease , a long-term condition where the kidneys do not work as well as they should. In diabetic kidney disease, the filters of the kidneys, the glomeruli, become damaged. Because of this the kidneys 'leak' abnormal amounts of protein from the blood into the urine. The main protein.

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