Ask about this productRelated genes to: LRP8 Blocking Peptide
- Gene:
- LRP8 NIH gene
- Name:
- LDL receptor related protein 8
- Previous symbol:
- -
- Synonyms:
- APOER2, MCI1, LRP-8, HSZ75190
- Chromosome:
- 1p32.3
- Locus Type:
- gene with protein product
- Date approved:
- 1998-08-13
- Date modifiied:
- 2015-11-13
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