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Human LRP8 wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 1p34 and is approximately 83 kb in length. This allele, which encodes low-density lipoprotein receptor-related protein 8, is involved in signal transduction, neuronal development, ligand endocytosis and lipid metabolism. Mutation of the gene is associated with myocardial infarction type 1.
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