Lysyl oxidase homolog 2 is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the LOXL2 gene. [5] [6]
This gene encodes a member of the lysyl oxidase gene family. The prototypic member of the family is essential to the biogenesis of connective tissue, encoding an extracellular copper-dependent amine oxidase that catalyses the first step in the formation of crosslinks in collagens and elastin. A highly conserved amino acid sequence at the C-terminus end appears to be sufficient for amine oxidase activity, suggesting that each family member may retain this function. The N-terminus is poorly conserved and may impart additional roles in developmental regulation, senescence, tumor suppression, cell growth control, and chemotaxis to each member of the family. [6]
LOXL2 can also crosslink collagen type IV and hence influence the sprouting of new blood vessels. [7]
LOXL2 is an enzyme that is up-regulated in several types of cancer and is associated with a poorer prognosis. [8] [9] LOXL2 changes the structure of histones (proteins that are attached to DNA) [10] and thus changes the shape of the cells, making it easier for the cancer cells to metastasize. [11]
An antibody that inhibits the activity of LOXL2, simtuzumab and is currently in clinical trials for the treatment of several types of cancer and fibrotic diseases such as liver fibrosis. [12]
Keratin 18 is a type I cytokeratin. It is, together with its filament partner keratin 8, perhaps the most commonly found products of the intermediate filament gene family. They are expressed in single layer epithelial tissues of the body. Mutations in this gene have been linked to cryptogenic cirrhosis. Two transcript variants encoding the same protein have been found for this gene.
Lysyl oxidase (LOX), also known as protein-lysine 6-oxidase, is an enzyme that, in humans, is encoded by the LOX gene. It catalyzes the conversion of lysine residues into its aldehyde derivative allysine. Allysine form cross-links in extracellular matrix proteins. Inhibition of lysyl oxidase can cause osteolathyrism, but, at the same time, its upregulation by tumor cells may promote metastasis of the existing tumor, causing it to become malignant and cancerous.
Xanthine dehydrogenase, also known as XDH, is a protein that, in humans, is encoded by the XDH gene.
Protein S100-A4 (S100A4) is a protein that in humans is encoded by the S100A4 gene.
Collagen alpha-1(XVIII) chain is a protein that in humans is encoded by the COL18A1 gene.
Collagen alpha-2(IV) chain is a protein that in humans is encoded by the COL4A2 gene.
Inhibitor of growth protein 1 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the ING1 gene.
Discoidin domain receptor family, member 1, also known as DDR1 or CD167a, is a human gene.
Collagen alpha-6(IV) chain is a protein that in humans is encoded by the COL4A6 gene.
Lumican, also known as LUM, is an extracellular matrix protein that, in humans, is encoded by the LUM gene on chromosome 12.
Fibulin-5 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the FBLN5 gene.
Discoidin domain-containing receptor 2, also known as CD167b, is a protein that in humans is encoded by the DDR2 gene. Discoidin domain-containing receptor 2 is a receptor tyrosine kinase (RTK).
ENOX2 is a gene located on the long arm of the X chromosome in humans. The gene encodes the protein Ecto-NOX disulfide-thiol exchanger 2, a member of the NOX family of NADPH oxidases.
Collagen alpha-1(XV) chain is a protein that in humans is encoded by the COL15A1 gene.
Large tumor suppressor kinase 2 (LATS2) is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the LATS2 gene.
Lysyl oxidase homolog 1, also known as LOXL1, is an enzyme which in humans is encoded by the LOXL1 gene.
Procollagen-lysine,2-oxoglutarate 5-dioxygenase 3 is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the PLOD3 gene.
Lysyl oxidase homolog 4 is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the LOXL4 gene.
Tolloid-like protein 2 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the TLL2 gene.
Lysyl oxidase homolog 3 is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the LOXL3 gene.