LOXL2

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LOXL2
Identifiers
Aliases LOXL2 , LOR2, WS9-14, lysyl oxidase like 2, LOR
External IDs OMIM: 606663 MGI: 2137913 HomoloGene: 1742 GeneCards: LOXL2
Orthologs
SpeciesHumanMouse
Entrez
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RefSeq (mRNA)

NM_002318

NM_033325

RefSeq (protein)

NP_002309

NP_201582

Location (UCSC) Chr 8: 23.3 – 23.43 Mb Chr 14: 69.85 – 69.93 Mb
PubMed search [3] [4]
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Lysyl oxidase homolog 2 is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the LOXL2 gene. [5] [6]

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Function

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]

Clinical significance

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]

See also

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