LSMEM2
Description
The LSMEM2 (leucine rich single-pass membrane protein 2) is a protein-coding gene located on chromosome 3.
LSMEM2, also known as c3orf45, is a gene located on human chromosome 3. It encodes a single-pass membrane protein rich in leucine residues, found in mammals, birds, and reptiles. The LSMEM2 protein is highly expressed in the heart, skeletal muscle, and tongue. The gene spans 1,434 base pairs and contains four exons. LSMEM2 has two isoforms, isoform 1 and 2, which both encode the same protein. The difference between the isoforms lies in the 5' coding region, where isoform 2 utilizes an alternate splice site.
The LSMEM2 protein is a single-pass membrane protein, enriched in leucine residues, that plays a role in various biological processes. Its specific function is still under investigation, but its localization in the heart, skeletal muscle, and tongue suggests potential involvement in muscle function and development.
LSMEM2 is also known as C3orf45.
