LOX Gene Summary [Human]
This gene encodes a member of the lysyl oxidase family of proteins. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants, at least one of which encodes a preproprotein that is proteolytically processed to generate a regulatory propeptide and the mature enzyme. The copper-dependent amine oxidase activity of this enzyme functions in the crosslinking of collagens and elastin, while the propeptide may play a role in tumor suppression. In addition, defects in this gene have been linked with predisposition to thoracic aortic aneurysms and dissections. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2016]
Details
| Type | Protein Coding |
| Official Symbol | LOX |
| Official Name | lysyl oxidase [Source:HGNC Symbol;Acc:HGNC:6664] |
| Ensembl ID | ENSG00000113083 |
| Bio databases IDs | |
| Aliases | lysyl oxidase, protein-lysine 6-oxidase |
| Synonyms | AAT10, H-rev142, LYSINE OXIDASE, lysyl oxidase, rrg, Rrg1, Similar to lox, TSC-160 |
| Species | Human, Homo sapiens |
| Orthologies |
Protein Domains
A protein domain is a distinct structural or functional region within a protein that can evolve, function, and exist independently of the rest of the protein chain. These domains in human LOX often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
- cytokine receptor homology domain
- copper ion binding
- binding protein
- catalytic domain
- protein-lysine 6-oxidase
- collagen binding
- enzyme
- protein binding
- Lysyl oxidase
- pro domain
Pathways
Biological processes and signaling networks where the LOX gene in human plays a role, providing insight into its function and relevance in health or disease.
Top Findings
The most significant associations for this gene, including commonly observed domains, pathway involvement, and functional highlights based on current data.
disease
- squamous cell cancer of the oral cavity
- oral squamous cell carcinoma
- metastasis
- neoplasia
- head and neck neoplasia
- gastrointestinal neoplasia
- Duchenne muscular dystrophy
- obesity
- organismal death
- bleeding
role in cell
- apoptosis
- expression in
- activation in
- proliferation
- differentiation
- activation
- growth
- phosphorylation in
- migration
- number
Subcellular Expression
Locations within the cell where the protein is known or predicted to be active, providing insight into its function and cellular context.
- Extracellular Space
- S-layer
- Nucleus
- cytoplasmic particles
- cytosol
- extracellular matrix
- perikaryon
- dendrites
Gene Ontology Annotations
Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the human LOX gene, providing context for its role in the cell.
Biological Process
Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
- protein modification process
- muscle cell homeostasis
- blood vessel morphogenesis
- response to xenobiotic stimulus
- cell chemotaxis
- heart development
- DNA biosynthetic process
- osteoblast differentiation
- peptidyl-lysine oxidation
- lung development
- bone mineralization
- platelet-derived growth factor receptor-beta signaling pathway
- muscle cell development
- regulation of megakaryocyte differentiation
- regulation of apoptotic process
- response to steroid hormone stimulus
- connective tissue development
- elastic fiber assembly
- regulation of protein phosphorylation
- ascending aorta development
- descending aorta development
- regulation of gene expression
- collagen fibril organization
- regulation of transforming growth factor beta receptor signaling pathway
- regulation of striated muscle tissue development
- negative regulation of protein kinase B signaling cascade
- regulation of platelet-derived growth factor receptor-beta signaling pathway
Cellular Component
Where in the cell the gene product is active
- extracellular space
- collagen
- extracellular region
Molecular Function
What the gene product does at the molecular level
- protein binding
- copper ion binding
- collagen binding
- small molecule binding
- protein-lysine 6-oxidase activity
- binding, bridging