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LTBP2

Function

May play an integral structural role in elastic-fiber architectural organization and/or assembly.

Involvement in disease

Glaucoma 3, primary congenital, D

GLC3D

An autosomal recessive form of primary congenital glaucoma (PCG). PCG is characterized by marked increase of intraocular pressure at birth or early childhood, large ocular globes (buphthalmos) and corneal edema. It results from developmental defects of the trabecular meshwork and anterior chamber angle of the eye that prevent adequate drainage of aqueous humor.

None

The disease is caused by variants affecting the gene represented in this entry.

Microspherophakia and/or megalocornea, with ectopia lentis and with or without secondary glaucoma

MSPKA

A rare disease characterized by smaller and more spherical lenses than normal bilaterally, an increased anteroposterior thickness of the lens, and highly myopic eyes. Lens dislocation or subluxation may occur, leading to defective accommodation.

None

The disease is caused by variants affecting the gene represented in this entry.

Weill-Marchesani syndrome 3

WMS3

A rare connective tissue disorder characterized by short stature, brachydactyly, joint stiffness, and eye abnormalities including microspherophakia, ectopia lentis, severe myopia and glaucoma.

None

The disease is caused by variants affecting the gene represented in this entry.

Post-translational modifications

N-Glycosylated.

Contains hydroxylated asparagine residues.

Sequence similarities

Belongs to the LTBP family.

Tissue specificity

Expressed in the aorta (at protein level). Expressed in lung, weakly expressed in heart, placenta, liver and skeletal muscle.

Cellular localization

  • Secreted
  • Extracellular space
  • Extracellular matrix

Alternative names

  • Latent-transforming growth factor beta-binding protein 2
  • LTBP-2
  • LTBP2
  • C14orf141
  • LTBP3

Target type

Proteins

Molecular weight

195052Da