LOXL4

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An Error has occurred retrieving Wikidata item for infobox Lysyl oxidase homolog 4 is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the LOXL4 gene.[1][2]

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.[2]

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  1. ^ Ito H, Akiyama H, Iguchi H, Iyama K, Miyamoto M, Ohsawa K, Nakamura T (Jun 2001). "Molecular cloning and biological activity of a novel lysyl oxidase-related gene expressed in cartilage". J Biol Chem. 276 (26): 24023–9. doi:10.1074/jbc.M100861200. PMID 11292829.
  2. ^ 2.0 2.1 "Entrez Gene: LOXL4 lysyl oxidase-like 4".

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