Gene: LAMP1

Alternate names for this Gene: CD107a|LAMPA|LGP120

Gene Summary: The protein encoded by this gene is a member of a family of membrane glycoproteins. This glycoprotein provides selectins with carbohydrate ligands. It may also play a role in tumor cell metastasis.

Gene is located in Chromosome: 13

Location in Chromosome : 13q34

Description of this Gene: lysosomal associated membrane protein 1

Type of Gene: protein-coding

rs146168866 in LAMP1 gene and Alzheimer's Disease PMID 26830138 2016 Family-based association analyses of imputed genotypes reveal genome-wide significant association of Alzheimer's disease with OSBPL6, PTPRG, and PDCL3.