Gene Symbol | Scarb2 |
Entrez Gene ID | 12492 |
Full Name | scavenger receptor class B, member 2 |
Synonyms | 9330185J12Rik,Cd36l2,LGP85,LIMP II,LIMP-2,MLGP85 |
General protein information |
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Gene Type | protein-coding |
Organism | Mus musculus(house mouse) |
Genome | |
Summary | This gene encodes a CD36-like type III transmembrane glycoprotein that localizes to the lysosomal membrane. Mice lacking the encoded protein exhibit an increased postnatal mortality caused by an obstruction of the ureteropelvic junction, deafness, peripheral demyelinating neuropathy and tubular proteinuria. [provided by RefSeq, Aug 2015]. |