Mine Disruption Phenotype

Gene Info

  • Species:Mouse (Mus musculus)
  • GeneID:108075
  • Symbol:Ltbp4
  • Description:latent transforming growth factor beta binding protein 4
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Gene ID Entry Entry Name Protein Name Type Information
108075 Q8K4G1 LTBP4_MOUSE Latent-transforming growth factor beta-binding protein 4 (LTBP-4) DISRUPTION PHENOTYPE Mice reveal significant disruption of elastic fibers in multiple tissues. They develop pulmonary septation defects, rectal prolapse, colorectal adenomas, and dilated cardiomyopathy. They survive up to six months (mid-adult age) without major clinical symptoms. {ECO:0000269|PubMed:12208849, ECO:0000269|PubMed:19836010}.