Biology:REEP2

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Short description: Protein-coding gene in humans


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Receptor expression-enhancing protein 2 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the REEP2 gene.[1][2]

Function

The protein encoded by REEP2 belongs to a family of proteins with receptor enhancing expression capabilities, including possible enhancement of G protein-coupled receptors.[3] The REEP2 protein shows a restricted mode of expression in human tissues.[4]

Clinical significance

REEP2 mutations have been reported in families with hereditary spastic paraplegia.[5]

References

  1. Clark, Adrian J.L.; Metherell, Louise A.; Cheetham, Michael E.; Huebner, Angela (2005). "Inherited ACTH insensitivity illuminates the mechanisms of ACTH action". Trends in Endocrinology & Metabolism 16 (10): 451–457. doi:10.1016/j.tem.2005.10.006. PMID 16271481. 
  2. Saito, Harumi; Kubota, Momoka; Roberts, Richard W.; Chi, Qiuyi; Matsunami, Hiroaki (2004). "RTP Family Members Induce Functional Expression of Mammalian Odorant Receptors". Cell 119 (5): 679–691. doi:10.1016/j.cell.2004.11.021. PMID 15550249. 
  3. Björk, Susann; Hurt, Carl M.; Ho, Vincent K.; Angelotti, Timothy (2013-12-17). "Correction: REEPs Are Membrane Shaping Adapter Proteins That Modulate Specific G Protein-Coupled Receptor Trafficking by Affecting ER Cargo Capacity". PLOS ONE 8 (12): 10.1371/annotation/6f86410c-63c3-4fcd-b1cb-9fd8d2ea95d0. doi:10.1371/annotation/6f86410c-63c3-4fcd-b1cb-9fd8d2ea95d0. ISSN 1932-6203. 
  4. Uhlén, Mathias; Fagerberg, Linn; Hallström, Björn M.; Lindskog, Cecilia; Oksvold, Per; Mardinoglu, Adil; Sivertsson, Åsa; Kampf, Caroline et al. (2015-01-23). "Tissue-based map of the human proteome" (in en). Science 347 (6220): 1260419. doi:10.1126/science.1260419. ISSN 0036-8075. PMID 25613900. 
  5. Esteves, Typhaine; Durr, Alexandra; Mundwiller, Emeline; Loureiro, José L.; Boutry, Maxime; Gonzalez, Michael A.; Gauthier, Julie; El-Hachimi, Khalid H. et al. (2014). "Loss of Association of REEP2 with Membranes Leads to Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia". The American Journal of Human Genetics 94 (2): 268–277. doi:10.1016/j.ajhg.2013.12.005. PMID 24388663. 

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