Anthrax toxin receptor 2 gene

The ANTXR2 gene (cytogenetic localization: 4q21.21) encodes a transmembrane protein in which the von Willebrand A (vWA) domain binds to both laminin and collagen IV. The encoded protein plays a role in basement membrane matrix formation and endothelial cell morphogenesis. It also functions as a receptor for anthrax toxin. Mutations in the ANTXR2 gene were detected in the disease pattern of juvenile hyaline fibromatosis.

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