LPA
Gene Information
- Official Symbol: LPA
- Official Name: lipoprotein(a)
- Aliases and Previous Symbols: N/A
- Entrez ID: 4018
- UniProt: P08519
- Interactions: BioGRID
- PubMed articles: Open PubMed
- OMIM: Open OMIM
Function Summary
- Entrez Summary: The protein encoded by this gene is a serine proteinase that inhibits the activity of tissue-type plasminogen activator I. The encoded protein constitutes a substantial portion of lipoprotein(a) and is proteolytically cleaved, resulting in fragments that attach to atherosclerotic lesions and promote thrombogenesis. Elevated plasma levels of this protein are linked to atherosclerosis. Depending on the individual, the encoded protein contains 2-43 copies of kringle-type domains. The allele represented here contains 15 copies of the kringle-type repeats and corresponds to that found in the reference genome sequence. [provided by RefSeq, Dec 2009].
- UniProt Summary: Apo(a) is the main constituent of lipoprotein(a) (Lp(a)). It has serine proteinase activity and is able of autoproteolysis. Inhibits tissue-type plasminogen activator 1. Lp(a) may be a ligand for megalin/Gp 330. {ECO:0000269|PubMed:2531657}.
CRISPR Data
Essentiality in NALM6
- Essentiality Rank: 7067
- Expression level (log2 read counts): -0.19
LPA Expression in NALM6 Cells: -0.19
