VLDLR Human Cellexp Active Protein

The low density lipoprotein receptor (LDLR) gene family consists of cell surface proteins involved in receptor-mediated endocytosis of specific ligands. This gene encodes a lipoprotein receptor that is a member of the LDLR family and plays important roles in VLDL-triglyceride metabolism and the reelin signaling pathway. Mutations in this gene cause VLDLR-associated cerebellar hypoplasia. Alternative splicing generates multiple transcript variants encoding distinct isoforms for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Aug 2009]

VLDLR: Binds VLDL and transports it into cells by endocytosis. In order to be internalized, the receptor-ligand complexes must first cluster into clathrin-coated pits. Binding to Reelin induces tyrosine phosphorylation of Dab1 and modulation of Tau phosphorylation. Defects in VLDLR are the cause of cerebellar ataxia mental retardation and dysequilibrium syndrome type 1 (CMARQ1); also known as dysequilibrium syndrome (DES) or non- progressive cerebellar disorder with mental retardation. CMARQ1 is a congenital, non-progressive cerebellar ataxia associated with disturbed equilibrium, delayed ambulation, mental retardation and cerebellar hypoplasia. Additional features include short stature, strabismus, pes planus and, rarely, seizures. 2 isoforms of the human protein are produced by alternative splicing.

Protein type: Receptor, misc.; Membrane protein, integral

Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 9p24

Cellular Component: membrane; plasma membrane; integral to membrane; coated pit; receptor complex

Molecular Function: very-low-density lipoprotein receptor activity; low-density lipoprotein receptor activity; very-low-density lipoprotein binding; protein binding; apolipoprotein binding; calcium ion binding; glycoprotein binding; calcium-dependent protein binding

Biological Process: receptor-mediated endocytosis; nervous system development; cholesterol metabolic process; positive regulation of protein kinase activity; ventral spinal cord development; negative regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter; signal transduction; lipid transport; memory

Disease: Cerebellar Ataxia, Mental Retardation, And Dysequilibrium Syndrome 1