Name

ROGDI Gene

rogdi homolog (Drosophila)

Involved in brain development; neurogenesis; and odontogenesis of dentin-containing tooth. Located in nuclear envelope. Implicated in Kohlschutter-Tonz syndrome. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

BLZF2P Gene

basic leucine zipper nuclear factor 2 pseudogene

NRL Gene

neural retina leucine zipper

This gene encodes a basic motif-leucine zipper transcription factor of the Maf subfamily. The encoded protein is conserved among vertebrates and is a critical intrinsic regulator of photoceptor development and function. Mutations in this gene have been associated with retinitis pigmentosa and retinal degenerative diseases. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

LZTR1 Gene

leucine-zipper-like transcription regulator 1

This gene encodes a member of the BTB-kelch superfamily. Initially described as a putative transcriptional regulator based on weak homology to members of the basic leucine zipper-like family, the encoded protein subsequently has been shown to localize exclusively to the Golgi network where it may help stabilize the Gogli complex. Deletion of this gene may be associated with DiGeorge syndrome. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

SPZ1 Gene

spermatogenic leucine zipper 1

This gene encodes a bHLH-zip transcription factor which functions in the mitogen-activate protein kinase (MAPK) signaling pathway. Because of its role in the upregulation of cell proliferation and tumorigenesis, this gene may serve as a target for Ras-induced tumor treatments. [provided by RefSeq, Oct 2011]

BATF2 Gene

basic leucine zipper transcription factor, ATF-like 2

Predicted to enable DNA-binding transcription factor activity, RNA polymerase II-specific and RNA polymerase II cis-regulatory region sequence-specific DNA binding activity. Predicted to be involved in defense response to protozoan; myeloid dendritic cell differentiation; and regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II. Part of RNA polymerase II transcription regulator complex. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

HOMEZ Gene

homeobox and leucine zipper encoding

Predicted to enable DNA-binding transcription factor activity, RNA polymerase II-specific. Predicted to be involved in regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II. Located in cytosol; nucleolus; and nucleoplasm. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

MTPN-LUZP6 Gene

myotrophin, leucine zipper protein 6 transcription unit

A bi-cistronic transcript encodes the products of both the myotrophin and leucine zipper protein 6 genes, which are located on chromosome 7. A cryptic ORF at the 3' end of the myotrophin transcript uses a novel internal ribosome entry site and a non-AUG translation initiation codon to produce leucine zipper protein 6, a 6.4 kDa tumor antigen. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

MELK Gene

maternal embryonic leucine zipper kinase

Enables calcium ion binding activity; non-membrane spanning protein tyrosine kinase activity; and protein serine/threonine kinase activity. Involved in apoptotic process; cell population proliferation; and protein autophosphorylation. Located in cell cortex and plasma membrane. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

LUZP4P1 Gene

leucine zipper protein 4 pseudogene 1

LUZP4 Gene

leucine zipper protein 4

This gene encodes a leucine-zipper protein that was first defined as a cancer testis antigens. The encoded protein is an RNA binding protein that interacts with the mRNA export receptor nuclear RNA export factor 2. Alternate splicing results in multiple transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq, Jan 2016]

LUZP6 Gene

leucine zipper protein 6

A bi-cistronic transcript encodes the products of both the myotrophin and leucine zipper protein 6 genes, which are located on chromosome 7. A cryptic ORF at the 3' end of the myotrophin transcript uses a novel internal ribosome entry site and a non-AUG translation initiation codon to produce leucine zipper protein 6, a 6.4 kDa tumor antigen that is associated with myeloproliferative disease. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

LUZP1 Gene

leucine zipper protein 1

This gene encodes a protein that contains a leucine zipper motif. The exact function of the encoded protein is not known. In mice this gene affects neural tube closure. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq, Dec 2008]

LUZP2 Gene

leucine zipper protein 2

This gene encodes a leucine zipper protein. This protein is deleted in some patients with Wilms tumor-Aniridia-Genitourinary anomalies-mental Retardation (WAGR) syndrome. Alternate splicing results in multiple transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq, Oct 2011]

BACH2 Gene

BTB and CNC homology 1, basic leucine zipper transcription factor 2

Enables sequence-specific double-stranded DNA binding activity. Involved in primary adaptive immune response involving T cells and B cells. Located in cytosol and nucleoplasm. Part of RNA polymerase II transcription regulator complex. Implicated in immunodeficiency 60. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

BACH1 Gene

BTB and CNC homology 1, basic leucine zipper transcription factor 1

This gene encodes a transcription factor that belongs to the cap'n'collar type of basic region leucine zipper factor family (CNC-bZip). The encoded protein contains broad complex, tramtrack, bric-a-brac/poxvirus and zinc finger (BTB/POZ) domains, which is atypical of CNC-bZip family members. These BTB/POZ domains facilitate protein-protein interactions and formation of homo- and/or hetero-oligomers. When this encoded protein forms a heterodimer with MafK, it functions as a repressor of Maf recognition element (MARE) and transcription is repressed. Multiple alternatively spliced transcript variants have been identified for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, May 2009]

BZW1P2 Gene

basic leucine zipper and W2 domains 1 pseudogene 2

BZW1P1 Gene

basic leucine zipper and W2 domains 1 pseudogene 1

LZTFL1 Gene

leucine zipper transcription factor-like 1

This gene encodes a ubiquitously expressed protein that localizes to the cytoplasm. This protein interacts with Bardet-Biedl Syndrome (BBS) proteins and, through its interaction with BBS protein complexes, regulates protein trafficking to the ciliary membrane. Nonsense mutations in this gene cause a form of Bardet-Biedl Syndrome; a ciliopathy characterized in part by polydactyly, obesity, cognitive impairment, hypogonadism, and kidney failure. This gene may also function as a tumor suppressor; possibly by interacting with E-cadherin and the actin cytoskeleton and thereby regulating the transition of epithelial cells to mesenchymal cells. [provided by RefSeq, Aug 2020]

BATF Gene

basic leucine zipper transcription factor, ATF-like

The protein encoded by this gene is a nuclear basic leucine zipper protein that belongs to the AP-1/ATF superfamily of transcription factors. The leucine zipper of this protein mediates dimerization with members of the Jun family of proteins. This protein is thought to be a negative regulator of AP-1/ATF transcriptional events. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

BLZF1 Gene

basic leucine zipper nuclear factor 1

Enables ubiquitin protein ligase binding activity. Acts upstream of or within Golgi organization and Golgi to plasma membrane protein transport. Located in Golgi apparatus and nucleoplasm. Biomarker of hepatocellular carcinoma. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

LDOC1 Gene

leucine zipper, down-regulated in cancer 1

The protein encoded by this gene contains a leucine zipper-like motif and a proline-rich region that shares marked similarity with an SH3-binding domain. The protein localizes to the nucleus and is down-regulated in some cancer cell lines. It is thought to regulate the transcriptional response mediated by the nuclear factor kappa B (NF-kappaB). The gene has been proposed as a tumor suppressor gene whose protein product may have an important role in the development and/or progression of some cancers. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

LZTS2 Gene

leucine zipper, putative tumor suppressor 2

The protein encoded by this gene belongs to the leucine zipper tumor suppressor family of proteins, which function in transcription regulation and cell cycle control. This family member can repress beta-catenin-mediated transcriptional activation and is a negative regulator of the Wnt signaling pathway. It negatively regulates microtubule severing at centrosomes, and is necessary for central spindle formation and cytokinesis completion. It is implicated in cancer, where it may inhibit cell proliferation and decrease susceptibility to tumor development. Alternative splicing of this gene results in multiple transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq, Dec 2015]

LZTS3 Gene

leucine zipper, putative tumor suppressor family member 3

Predicted to enable PDZ domain binding activity. Predicted to be involved in protein homooligomerization; regulation of dendritic spine morphogenesis; and regulation of postsynapse assembly. Predicted to be located in postsynaptic density. Predicted to be active in dendritic spine and glutamatergic synapse. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

LZTS1 Gene

leucine zipper, putative tumor suppressor 1

This gene encodes a tumor suppressor protein that is ubiquitously expressed in normal tissues. In uveal melanomas, expression of this protein is silenced in rapidly metastasizing and metastatic tumor cells but has normal expression in slowly metastasizing or nonmetastasizing tumor cells. This protein may have a role in cell-cycle control by interacting with the Cdk1/cyclinB1 complex. This gene is located on chromosomal region 8p22. Loss of heterozygosity (LOH) in the 8p arm is a common characteristic of many types of cancer. [provided by RefSeq, Nov 2009]

LDOC1L Gene

leucine zipper, down-regulated in cancer 1-like

BATF3 Gene

basic leucine zipper transcription factor, ATF-like 3

This gene encodes a member of the basic leucine zipper protein family. The encoded protein functions as a transcriptional repressor when heterodimerizing with JUN. The protein may play a role in repression of interleukin-2 and matrix metalloproteinase-1 transcription.[provided by RefSeq, Feb 2009]

BZW1 Gene

basic leucine zipper and W2 domains 1

Enables RNA binding activity and cadherin binding activity. Involved in regulation of translational initiation. Located in cytoplasm. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

BZW2 Gene

basic leucine zipper and W2 domains 2

Enables cadherin binding activity. Involved in regulation of translational initiation. Located in cytoplasm. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

DOP1A Gene

DOP1 leucine zipper like protein A

Predicted to be involved in Golgi to endosome transport and endoplasmic reticulum organization. Predicted to be located in Golgi membrane. Predicted to be active in endosome and trans-Golgi network. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

DOP1B Gene

DOP1 leucine zipper like protein B

Involved in cognition and embryonic pattern specification. Located in early endosome membrane. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

NFILZ Gene

NFIL3 like basic leucine zipper

Predicted to enable DNA binding activity and DNA-binding transcription factor activity. Predicted to be involved in circadian rhythm and regulation of DNA-templated transcription. Predicted to be active in nucleus. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

FBXL14 Gene

F-box and leucine-rich repeat protein 14

Members of the F-box protein family, such as FBXL14, are characterized by an approximately 40-amino acid F-box motif. SCF complexes, formed by SKP1 (MIM 601434), cullin (see CUL1; MIM 603134), and F-box proteins, act as protein-ubiquitin ligases. F-box proteins interact with SKP1 through the F box, and they interact with ubiquitination targets through other protein interaction domains (Jin et al., 2004 [PubMed 15520277]).[supplied by OMIM, Mar 2008]

FBXL19 Gene

F-box and leucine-rich repeat protein 19

This gene encodes a member of the Skp1-Cullin-F-box family of E3 ubiquitin ligases. The encoded protein is reported to bind to the transmembrane receptor interleukin 1 receptor-like 1 and regulate its ubiquitination and degradation. This protein has been linked to the regulation of pulmonary inflammation and psoriasis. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq, Aug 2013]

LRRN4 Gene

leucine rich repeat neuronal 4

Predicted to be involved in long-term memory. Predicted to act upstream of or within visual learning. Located in extracellular exosome. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

LRRN1 Gene

leucine rich repeat neuronal 1

Predicted to act upstream of or within positive regulation of synapse assembly. Predicted to be located in membrane. Predicted to be active in extracellular matrix and extracellular space. Biomarker of stomach cancer. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

LEUTX Gene

leucine twenty homeobox

Predicted to enable DNA-binding transcription factor activity, RNA polymerase II-specific and RNA polymerase II cis-regulatory region sequence-specific DNA binding activity. Predicted to be involved in regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II. Predicted to be located in chromatin. Predicted to be active in nucleus. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

FLRT1 Gene

fibronectin leucine rich transmembrane protein 1

This gene encodes a member of the fibronectin leucine rich transmembrane protein (FLRT) family. The family members may function in cell adhesion and/or receptor signalling. Their protein structures resemble small leucine-rich proteoglycans found in the extracellular matrix. The encoded protein shares sequence similarity with two other family members, FLRT2 and FLRT3. This gene is expressed in kidney and brain. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

FLRT3 Gene

fibronectin leucine rich transmembrane protein 3

This gene encodes a member of the fibronectin leucine rich transmembrane protein (FLRT) family. FLRTs may function in cell adhesion and/or receptor signalling. Their protein structures resemble small leucine-rich proteoglycans found in the extracellular matrix. This gene is expressed in many tissues. Two alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding the same protein have been described for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2010]

FLRT2 Gene

fibronectin leucine rich transmembrane protein 2

This gene encodes a member of the fibronectin leucine rich transmembrane (FLRT) family of cell adhesion molecules, which regulate early embryonic vascular and neural development. The encoded type I transmembrane protein has an extracellular region consisting of an N-terminal leucine-rich repeat domain and a type 3 fibronectin domain, followed by a transmembrane domain and a short C-terminal cytoplasmic tail domain. It functions as both a homophilic cell adhesion molecule and a heterophilic chemorepellent through its interaction with members of the uncoordinated-5 receptor family. Proteolytic removal of the extracellular region controls the migration of neurons in the developing cortex. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq, Sep 2016]

TRNAL-UAG Gene

transfer RNA leucine (anticodon UAG)

This record serves to anchor the annotations of this class of tRNAs at multiple locations on the human genome. The placements are predicted using tRNAscan-SE (Lowe, T.M. and Eddy, S.R. 1997. Nucleic Acids Res. 25:955-964, PubMed 9023104).

LSMEM1 Gene

leucine-rich single-pass membrane protein 1

Predicted to be located in membrane. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

LSMEM2 Gene

leucine-rich single-pass membrane protein 2

Predicted to be located in membrane. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

FBXL20 Gene

F-box and leucine-rich repeat protein 20

Members of the F-box protein family, such as FBXL20, are characterized by an approximately 40-amino acid F-box motif. SCF complexes, formed by SKP1 (MIM 601434), cullin (see CUL1; MIM 603134), and F-box proteins, act as protein-ubiquitin ligases. F-box proteins interact with SKP1 through the F box, and they interact with ubiquitination targets through other protein interaction domains (Jin et al., 2004 [PubMed 15520277]).[supplied by OMIM, Mar 2008]

FBXL21 Gene

F-box and leucine-rich repeat protein 21 (gene/pseudogene)

This locus represents a transcribed pseudogene that is related to genes encoding members of the F-box family of proteins. [provided by RefSeq, Nov 2017]

FBXL22 Gene

F-box and leucine-rich repeat protein 22

This gene encodes a member of the F-box protein family. This F-box protein interacts with S-phase kinase-associated protein 1A and cullin in order to form SCF complexes which function as ubiquitin ligases.[provided by RefSeq, Sep 2010]

LRRK1 Gene

leucine-rich repeat kinase 1

This gene encodes a multi-domain protein that is a leucine-rich repeat kinase and a GDP/GTP binding protein. The encoded protein is thought to play a role in the regulation of bone mass. Mice lacking a similar gene showed severe osteopetrosis, increased bone mineralization and decreased bone resorption. [provided by RefSeq, Jan 2017]

LRRK2 Gene

leucine-rich repeat kinase 2

This gene is a member of the leucine-rich repeat kinase family and encodes a protein with an ankryin repeat region, a leucine-rich repeat (LRR) domain, a kinase domain, a DFG-like motif, a RAS domain, a GTPase domain, a MLK-like domain, and a WD40 domain. The protein is present largely in the cytoplasm but also associates with the mitochondrial outer membrane. Mutations in this gene have been associated with Parkinson disease-8. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

PHLPP1 Gene

PH domain and leucine rich repeat protein phosphatase 1

This gene encodes a member of the serine/threonine phosphatase family. The encoded protein promotes apoptosis by dephosphorylating and inactivating the serine/threonine kinase Akt, and functions as a tumor suppressor in multiple types of cancer. Increased expression of this gene may also play a role in obesity and type 2 diabetes by interfering with Akt-mediated insulin signaling. [provided by RefSeq, Dec 2011]

ANP32BP2 Gene

acidic (leucine-rich) nuclear phosphoprotein 32 family, member B pseudogene 2

ANP32F Gene

acidic (leucine-rich) nuclear phosphoprotein 32 family, member F

ANP32D Gene

acidic (leucine-rich) nuclear phosphoprotein 32 family, member D

Phosphoprotein 32 (PP32) is a tumor suppressor that can inhibit several types of cancers, including prostate and breast cancers. The protein encoded by this gene is one of at least two proteins that are similar in amino acid sequence to PP32 and are part of the same acidic nuclear phosphoprotein gene family. However, unlike PP32, the encoded protein is tumorigenic. The tumor suppressor function of PP32 has been localized to a 25 amino acid region that is absent in the protein encoded by this gene. This gene does not contain introns. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

ANP32E Gene

acidic (leucine-rich) nuclear phosphoprotein 32 family, member E

Enables histone binding activity; histone chaperone activity; and protein folding chaperone. Predicted to be involved in regulation of apoptotic process. Located in nucleus. Part of Swr1 complex. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

ANP32B Gene

acidic (leucine-rich) nuclear phosphoprotein 32 family, member B

Enables RNA polymerase binding activity and histone binding activity. Involved in several processes, including nucleosome assembly; positive regulation of cysteine-type endopeptidase activity; and positive regulation of protein export from nucleus. Located in cytoplasm; nucleolus; and nucleoplasm. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

ANP32C Gene

acidic (leucine-rich) nuclear phosphoprotein 32 family, member C

Predicted to enable histone binding activity. Predicted to be involved in nucleocytoplasmic transport and regulation of apoptotic process. Predicted to be active in nucleus and perinuclear region of cytoplasm. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

ANP32A Gene

acidic (leucine-rich) nuclear phosphoprotein 32 family, member A

Enables RNA binding activity. Involved in nucleocytoplasmic transport. Located in endoplasmic reticulum; nucleus; and perinuclear region of cytoplasm. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

LRRN3 Gene

leucine rich repeat neuronal 3

Predicted to act upstream of or within positive regulation of synapse assembly. Predicted to be located in membrane. Predicted to be active in extracellular matrix and extracellular space. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

LRRN2 Gene

leucine rich repeat neuronal 2

The protein encoded by this gene belongs to the leucine-rich repeat superfamily. This gene was found to be amplified and overexpressed in malignant gliomas. The encoded protein has homology with other proteins that function as cell-adhesion molecules or as signal transduction receptors and is a candidate for the target gene in the 1q32.1 amplicon in malignant gliomas. Two alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding the same protein have been described for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

ANP32BP1 Gene

acidic (leucine-rich) nuclear phosphoprotein 32 family, member B pseudogene 1

TSKU Gene

tsukushi, small leucine rich proteoglycan

Predicted to enable transforming growth factor beta binding activity. Predicted to be involved in several processes, including cholesterol efflux; cholesterol homeostasis; and nervous system development. Predicted to act upstream of or within several processes, including ciliary body morphogenesis; negative regulation of Wnt signaling pathway; and telencephalon development. Predicted to be located in extracellular region. Predicted to be active in extracellular space. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

LRTM2 Gene

leucine-rich repeats and transmembrane domains 2

Predicted to enable Roundabout binding activity and heparin binding activity. Predicted to be involved in axon guidance and negative chemotaxis. Predicted to act upstream of or within positive regulation of synapse assembly. Predicted to be located in membrane. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

LOC101930132 Gene

pollen-specific leucine-rich repeat extensin-like protein 1

LRCOL1 Gene

leucine rich colipase-like 1

Predicted to enable enzyme activator activity. Predicted to be involved in digestion and lipid catabolic process. Predicted to be located in extracellular region. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

ANP32AP1 Gene

acidic (leucine-rich) nuclear phosphoprotein 32 family, member A pseudogene 1

FBXL3 Gene

F-box and leucine-rich repeat protein 3

This gene encodes a member of the F-box protein family which is characterized by an approximately 40 amino acid motif, the F-box. The F-box proteins constitute one of the four subunits of ubiquitin protein ligase complex called SCFs (SKP1-cullin-F-box), which function in phosphorylation-dependent ubiquitination. The F-box proteins are divided into 3 classes: Fbws containing WD-40 domains, Fbls containing leucine-rich repeats, and Fbxs containing either different protein-protein interaction modules or no recognizable motifs. The protein encoded by this gene belongs to the Fbls class and, in addition to an F-box, contains several tandem leucine-rich repeats and is localized in the nucleus. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

FBXL5 Gene

F-box and leucine-rich repeat protein 5

This gene encodes a member of the F-box protein family which is characterized by an approximately 40 amino acid motif, the F-box. The F-box proteins constitute one of the four subunits of ubiquitin protein ligase complex called SCFs (SKP1-cullin-F-box), which function in phosphorylation-dependent ubiquitination. The F-box proteins are divided into 3 classes: Fbws containing WD-40 domains, Fbls containing leucine-rich repeats, and Fbxs containing either different protein-protein interaction modules or no recognizable motifs. The protein encoded by this gene belongs to the Fbls class and, in addition to an F-box, contains several tandem leucine-rich repeats. Alternatively spliced transcript variants have been described for this locus. [provided by RefSeq, Aug 2010]

TRNAL47P Gene

transfer RNA leucine 47 (anticodon AAG) pseudogene

LRRFIP1 Gene

leucine rich repeat (in FLII) interacting protein 1

Enables DNA-binding transcription repressor activity, RNA polymerase II-specific; RNA polymerase II cis-regulatory region sequence-specific DNA binding activity; and protein homodimerization activity. Involved in negative regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II. Located in cytosol and plasma membrane. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

LRRFIP2 Gene

leucine rich repeat (in FLII) interacting protein 2

The protein encoded by this gene, along with MYD88, binds to the cytosolic tail of toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4), which results in activation of nuclear factor kappa B signaling. The ubiquitin-like protein FAT10 prevents the interaction of the encoded protein and TLR4, thereby inactivating the nuclear factor kappa B signaling pathway. In addition, this protein can downregulate the NLRP3 inflammasome by recruiting the caspase-1 inhibitor Flightless-I to the inflammasome complex. [provided by RefSeq, Jan 2017]

LRIG3 Gene

leucine-rich repeats and immunoglobulin-like domains 3

Predicted to act upstream of or within otolith morphogenesis. Located in extracellular space. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

LRIG2 Gene

leucine-rich repeats and immunoglobulin-like domains 2

This gene encodes a transmembrane protein containing leucine-rich repeats and immunoglobulin-like domains. The encoded protein promotes epidermal growth factor signalling, resulting in increased proliferation. Its expression in the cytoplasm of glioma cells is correlated with poor survival. Mutations in this gene can cause urofacial syndrome. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq, Aug 2015]

LRIG1 Gene

leucine-rich repeats and immunoglobulin-like domains 1

Predicted to act upstream of or within several processes, including innervation; otolith morphogenesis; and sensory perception of sound. Predicted to be located in plasma membrane. Predicted to be active in extracellular matrix and extracellular space. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

LOC402076 Gene

F-box and leucine-rich repeat protein 12 pseudogene

LRTM1 Gene

leucine-rich repeats and transmembrane domains 1

Predicted to enable Roundabout binding activity and heparin binding activity. Predicted to be involved in axon guidance and negative chemotaxis. Predicted to act upstream of or within positive regulation of synapse assembly. Predicted to be located in membrane. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

FBXL4 Gene

F-box and leucine-rich repeat protein 4

This gene encodes a member of the F-box protein family, which are characterized by an approximately 40 amino acid motif, the F-box. F-box proteins constitute one subunit of modular E3 ubiquitin ligase complexes, called SCF complexes, which function in phosphorylation-dependent ubiquitination. The F-box domain mediates protein-protein interactions and binds directly to S-phase kinase-associated protein 1. In addition to an F-box domain, the encoded protein contains at least 9 tandem leucine-rich repeats. The ubiquitin ligase complex containing the encoded protein may function in cell-cycle control by regulating levels of lysine-specific demethylase 4A. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2013]

FBXL13 Gene

F-box and leucine-rich repeat protein 13

Members of the F-box protein family, such as FBXL13, are characterized by an approximately 40-amino acid F-box motif. SCF complexes, formed by SKP1 (MIM 601434), cullin (see CUL1; MIM 603134), and F-box proteins, act as protein-ubiquitin ligases. F-box proteins interact with SKP1 through the F box, and they interact with ubiquitination targets through other protein interaction domains (Jin et al., 2004 [PubMed 15520277]).[supplied by OMIM, Mar 2008]

FBXL12 Gene

F-box and leucine-rich repeat protein 12

Members of the F-box protein family, such as FBXL12, are characterized by an approximately 40-amino acid F-box motif. SCF complexes, formed by SKP1 (MIM 601434), cullin (see CUL1; MIM 603134), and F-box proteins, act as protein-ubiquitin ligases. F-box proteins interact with SKP1 through the F box, and they interact with ubiquitination targets through other protein interaction domains (Jin et al., 2004 [PubMed 15520277]).[supplied by OMIM, Mar 2008]

FBXL15 Gene

F-box and leucine-rich repeat protein 15

Involved in several processes, including G2/M transition of mitotic cell cycle; SCF-dependent proteasomal ubiquitin-dependent protein catabolic process; and positive regulation of BMP signaling pathway. Located in cytoplasm. Part of SCF ubiquitin ligase complex. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

FBXL17 Gene

F-box and leucine-rich repeat protein 17

Members of the F-box protein family, such as FBXL17, are characterized by an approximately 40-amino acid F-box motif. SCF complexes, formed by SKP1 (MIM 601434), cullin (see CUL1; MIM 603134), and F-box proteins, act as protein-ubiquitin ligases. F-box proteins interact with SKP1 through the F box, and they interact with ubiquitination targets through other protein interaction domains (Jin et al., 2004 [PubMed 15520277]).[supplied by OMIM, Mar 2008]

FBXL16 Gene

F-box and leucine-rich repeat protein 16

Members of the F-box protein family, such as FBXL16, are characterized by an approximately 40-amino acid F-box motif. SCF complexes, formed by SKP1 (MIM 601434), cullin (see CUL1; MIM 603134), and F-box proteins, act as protein-ubiquitin ligases. F-box proteins interact with SKP1 through the F box, and they interact with ubiquitination targets through other protein interaction domains (Jin et al., 2004 [PubMed 15520277]).[supplied by OMIM, Mar 2008]

FBXL18 Gene

F-box and leucine-rich repeat protein 18

The protein encoded by this gene is a member of a family of proteins that contain an approximately 40-amino acid F-box motif. This motif is important for interaction with SKP1 and for targeting some proteins for degradation. The encoded protein has been shown to control the cellular level of FBXL7, a protein that induces mitotic arrest, by targeting it for polyubiquitylation and proteasomal degradation. Members of the F-box protein family, such as FBXL18, are characterized by an approximately 40-amino acid F-box motif. F-box proteins interact with SKP1 through the F box, and they interact with ubiquitination targets through other protein interaction domains. [provided by RefSeq, Mar 2016]

PELP1 Gene

proline, glutamate and leucine rich protein 1

This gene encodes a transcription factor which coactivates transcription of estrogen receptor responsive genes and corepresses genes activated by other hormone receptors or sequence-specific transcription factors. Expression of this gene is regulated by both members of the estrogen receptor family. This gene may be involved in the progression of several types of cancer. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq, May 2013]

LGI4 Gene

leucine-rich repeat LGI family, member 4

Involved in regulation of myelination. Predicted to be located in extracellular region. Predicted to be active in extracellular space. Implicated in arthrogryposis multiplex congenita-1 and childhood absence epilepsy. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

LGI1 Gene

leucine-rich, glioma inactivated 1

This gene encodes a member of the secreted leucine-rich repeat (LRR) superfamily and shares homology with members of the SLIT protein family. The encoded protein may regulate the activity of voltage-gated potassium channels and may be involved in neuronal growth regulation and cell survival. This gene is rearranged as a result of translocations in glioblastoma cell lines, and it is frequently down-regulated or rearranged in malignant gliomas. Mutations in this gene result in autosomal dominant lateral temporal epilepsy. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq, Apr 2015]

LGI2 Gene

leucine-rich repeat LGI family, member 2

Predicted to be involved in inhibitory synapse assembly. Predicted to be located in extracellular region. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

LGI3 Gene

leucine-rich repeat LGI family, member 3

Predicted to be involved in regulation of exocytosis. Located in extracellular space. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

TRNAL-CAG Gene

transfer RNA leucine (anticodon CAG)

This record serves to anchor the annotations of this class of tRNAs at multiple locations on the human genome. The placements are predicted using tRNAscan-SE (Lowe, T.M. and Eddy, S.R. 1997. Nucleic Acids Res. 25:955-964, PubMed 9023104).

TRNAL-CAA Gene

transfer RNA leucine (anticodon CAA)

This record serves to anchor the annotations of this class of tRNAs at multiple locations on the human genome. The placements are predicted using tRNAscan-SE (Lowe, T.M. and Eddy, S.R. 1997. Nucleic Acids Res. 25:955-964, PubMed 9023104).

LRG1 Gene

leucine-rich alpha-2-glycoprotein 1

The leucine-rich repeat (LRR) family of proteins, including LRG1, have been shown to be involved in protein-protein interaction, signal transduction, and cell adhesion and development. LRG1 is expressed during granulocyte differentiation (O'Donnell et al., 2002 [PubMed 12223515]).[supplied by OMIM, Mar 2008]

TRIL Gene

TLR4 interactor with leucine-rich repeats

TRIL is a component of the TLR4 (MIM 603030) complex and is induced in a number of cell types by lipopolysaccharide (LPS) (Carpenter et al., 2009 [PubMed 19710467]).[supplied by OMIM, Apr 2010]

TRNAL-UAA Gene

transfer RNA leucine (anticodon UAA)

This record serves to anchor the annotations of this class of tRNAs at multiple locations on the human genome. The placements are predicted using tRNAscan-SE (Lowe, T.M. and Eddy, S.R. 1997. Nucleic Acids Res. 25:955-964, PubMed 9023104).

PRELP Gene

proline/arginine-rich end leucine-rich repeat protein

The protein encoded by this gene is a leucine-rich repeat protein present in connective tissue extracellular matrix. This protein functions as a molecule anchoring basement membranes to the underlying connective tissue. This protein has been shown to bind type I collagen to basement membranes and type II collagen to cartilage. It also binds the basement membrane heparan sulfate proteoglycan perlecan. This protein is suggested to be involved in the pathogenesis of Hutchinson-Gilford progeria (HGP), which is reported to lack the binding of collagen in basement membranes and cartilage. Alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding the same protein have been observed. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

LRRTM4 Gene

leucine rich repeat transmembrane neuronal 4

Predicted to enable heparan sulfate proteoglycan binding activity. Predicted to be involved in regulation of synapse assembly. Predicted to act upstream of or within AMPA glutamate receptor clustering; positive regulation of synapse assembly; and regulation of presynaptic membrane organization. Predicted to be located in postsynaptic membrane. Predicted to be part of AMPA glutamate receptor complex. Predicted to be active in several cellular components, including GABA-ergic synapse; photoreceptor ribbon synapse; and postsynaptic density membrane. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

LRRTM1 Gene

leucine rich repeat transmembrane neuronal 1

Predicted to be involved in regulation of postsynaptic density assembly and regulation of presynapse assembly. Predicted to act upstream of or within several processes, including long-term synaptic potentiation; negative regulation of receptor internalization; and positive regulation of synapse assembly. Located in endoplasmic reticulum and growth cone. Is active in GABA-ergic synapse and postsynaptic specialization membrane. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

LRRTM3 Gene

leucine rich repeat transmembrane neuronal 3

Involved in regulation of presynapse assembly. Acts upstream of or within positive regulation of amyloid-beta formation. Is active in glutamatergic synapse. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

LRRTM2 Gene

leucine rich repeat transmembrane neuronal 2

Predicted to enable neurexin family protein binding activity. Predicted to be involved in regulation of postsynaptic density assembly. Predicted to act upstream of or within several processes, including long-term synaptic potentiation; negative regulation of receptor internalization; and positive regulation of synapse assembly. Is active in GABA-ergic synapse and postsynaptic specialization membrane. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

FBXL8 Gene

F-box and leucine-rich repeat protein 8

This gene encodes a member of the F-box protein family which is characterized by an approximately 40 amino acid motif, the F-box. The F-box proteins constitute one of the four subunits of the ubiquitin protein ligase complex called SCFs (SKP1-cullin-F-box), which function in phosphorylation-dependent ubiquitination. The F-box proteins are divided into 3 classes: Fbws containing WD-40 domains, Fbls containing leucine-rich repeats, and Fbxs containing either different protein-protein interaction modules or no recognizable motifs. The protein encoded by this gene belongs to the Fbls class. It shares 78% sequence identity with the mouse protein. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

FBXL2 Gene

F-box and leucine-rich repeat protein 2

This gene encodes a member of the F-box protein family which is characterized by an approximately 40 amino acid motif, the F-box. The F-box proteins constitute one of the four subunits of ubiquitin protein ligase complex called SCFs (SKP1-cullin-F-box), which function in phosphorylation-dependent ubiquitination. The F-box proteins are divided into 3 classes: Fbws containing WD-40 domains, Fbls containing leucine-rich repeats, and Fbxs containing either different protein-protein interaction modules or no recognizable motifs. The protein encoded by this gene belongs to the Fbls class and, in addition to an F-box, contains 12 tandem leucine-rich repeats. Alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Jan 2010]

FBXL7 Gene

F-box and leucine-rich repeat protein 7

This gene encodes a member of the F-box protein family which is characterized by a 42-48 amino acid motif, the F-box, which binds to the S-phase kinase-associated protein 1 (Skp1) protein. The F-box proteins constitute one of the four subunits of E3 ubiquitin protein ligases called SCFs (SKP1-Cul1-F-box), which play a role in phosphorylation-dependent ubiquitination of proteins. The F-box proteins are divided into 3 subfamilies based on the other domain in the protein: F-box proteins that also have a WD-40 domain (Fbws subfamily), F-box proteins that also have leucine-rich repeats (Fbls subfamily) and F-box proteins that contain other motifs or lack known protein-interaction domains (Fbxs subfamily). The protein encoded by this gene belongs to the Fbls subfamily. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants of this gene. [provided by RefSeq, May 2013]

FBXL6 Gene

F-box and leucine-rich repeat protein 6

This gene encodes a member of a family of proteins that are characterized by an F-box motif. The encoded protein also contains leucine-rich repeats. F-box-containing proteins comprise one of the subunits of the SCF (SKP1-cullin-F-box) complex, which functions in phosphorylation-dependent ubiquitination. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2013]

HTL Gene

high L-leucine transport

LURAP1L Gene

leucine rich adaptor protein 1-like

Predicted to be involved in regulation of signal transduction. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

LURAP1 Gene

leucine rich adaptor protein 1

Involved in positive regulation of canonical NF-kappaB signal transduction and positive regulation of cytokine production. Located in cytosol and intracellular membrane-bounded organelle. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

LRRFIP1P1 Gene

leucine rich repeat (in FLII) interacting protein 1 pseudogene 1

LCMT1 Gene

leucine carboxyl methyltransferase 1

LCMT1 catalyzes the methylation of the carboxyl group of the C-terminal leucine residue (leu309) of the catalytic subunit of protein phosphatase-2A (PPP2CA; MIM 176915) (De Baere et al., 1999 [PubMed 10600115]).[supplied by OMIM, Mar 2008]

LCMT2 Gene

leucine carboxyl methyltransferase 2

The protein encoded by this intronless gene belongs to the highly variable methyltransferase superfamily. This gene is the inferred homolog of the Saccharomyces cerevisiae carboxymethyltransferase gene PPM2 that is essential for the synthesis of the hypermodified guanosine Wybutosine (yW). [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

LRIT2 Gene

leucine-rich repeat, immunoglobulin-like and transmembrane domains 2

Predicted to be located in membrane. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

LRIT3 Gene

leucine-rich repeat, immunoglobulin-like and transmembrane domains 3

This gene encodes a protein that has a fibronectin type III domain and a C-terminal transmembrane domain, as well as a leucine-rich repeat domain and immunoglobulin-like domain near the N-terminus. The encoded protein may regulate fibroblast growth factor receptors and affect the modification of these receptors, which are glycosylated differently in the Golgi and endoplasmic reticulum. Mutations in this gene are associated with congenital stationary night blindness, type 1F. [provided by RefSeq, May 2013]

LRIT1 Gene

leucine-rich repeat, immunoglobulin-like and transmembrane domains 1

Predicted to be involved in visual perception. Predicted to be located in dendrite; endoplasmic reticulum; and membrane. Predicted to be active in endoplasmic reticulum membrane. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

PHLPP2 Gene

PH domain and leucine rich repeat protein phosphatase 2

Predicted to enable protein serine/threonine phosphatase activity. Predicted to be involved in intracellular signal transduction. Located in several cellular components, including intercellular bridge; mitotic spindle; and nucleoplasm. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

LRR1 Gene

leucine rich repeat protein 1

The protein encoded by this gene contains a leucine-rich repeat (LRR). It specifically interacts with TNFRSF9/4-1BB, a member of the tumor necrosis factor receptor (TNFR) superfamily. Overexpression of this gene suppresses the activation of NF-kappa B induced by TNFRSF9 or TNF receptor-associated factor 2 (TRAF2), which suggests that this protein is a negative regulator of TNFRSF9-mediated signaling cascades. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants.[provided by RefSeq, Feb 2011]

LRRCC1 Gene

leucine rich repeat and coiled-coil centrosomal protein 1

This gene encodes a centrosomal protein that maintains the structural integrity of the centrosome and plays a key role in mitotic spindle formation. The encoded protein contains an N-terminal leucine-rich repeat domain and a C-terminal coiled-coil domain. It associates with the centrosome throughout the cell cycle and accumulates on the mitotic centrosome. [provided by RefSeq, Mar 2017]

LOC554206 Gene

leucine carboxyl methyltransferase 1 pseudogene

LAP3 Gene

leucine aminopeptidase 3

Predicted to enable peptidase activity. Predicted to be involved in proteolysis. Located in several cellular components, including extracellular exosome; focal adhesion; and mitochondrion. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

LAP3P1 Gene

leucine aminopeptidase 3 pseudogene 1

LAP3P2 Gene

leucine aminopeptidase 3 pseudogene 2

LOC100128738 Gene

leucine rich repeat (in FLII) interacting protein 2 pseudogene

LEKR1 Gene

leucine, glutamate and lysine rich 1

ANP32BP3 Gene

acidic (leucine-rich) nuclear phosphoprotein 32 family, member B pseudogene 3

SMLR1 Gene

small leucine-rich protein 1

Predicted to be located in membrane. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

TRNAL-AAG Gene

transfer RNA leucine (anticodon AAG)

This record serves to anchor the annotations of this class of tRNAs at multiple locations on the human genome. The placements are predicted using tRNAscan-SE (Lowe, T.M. and Eddy, S.R. 1997. Nucleic Acids Res. 25:955-964, PubMed 9023104).

FBXL9P Gene

F-box and leucine rich repeat protein, pseudogene

This gene encodes a member of the F-box protein family which is characterized by an approximately 40 amino acid motif, the F-box. The F-box proteins constitute one of the four subunits of ubiquitin protein ligase complex called SCFs (SKP1-cullin-F-box), which function in phosphorylation-dependent ubiquitination. The F-box proteins are divided into 3 classes: Fbws containing WD-40 domains, Fbls containing leucine-rich repeats, and Fbxs containing either different protein-protein interaction modules or no recognizable motifs. The protein encoded by this gene belongs to the Fbls class and, in addition to an F-box, contains 9 tandem leucine-rich repeats. Two transcript variants encoding the same protein have been found for this gene. Other variants may occur, but their full-length natures have not been characterized. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

FBXL21P Gene

F-box and leucine rich repeat protein 21, pseudogene

This locus represents a transcribed pseudogene that is related to genes encoding members of the F-box family of proteins. [provided by RefSeq, Nov 2017]

LRMDA Gene

leucine rich melanocyte differentiation associated

This gene encodes a leucine-rich repeat protein. The encoded protein is thought to play a role in melanocyte differentiation. Mutations in this gene have been associated with autosomal recessive oculocutaneous albinism 7 (OCA7). Alternatively spliced transcript variants have been identified. [provided by RefSeq, Mar 2015]

LRTM3 Gene

leucine rich repeat transmembrane protein 3