Gene: LDB2

Alternate names for this Gene: CLIM1|LDB-2|LDB1

Gene Summary: The protein encoded by this gene belongs to the LIM-domain binding family. Members of this family are characterized by a conserved nuclear localization sequence, an amino-terminal homodimerization domain and a carboxy-terminal LIM interaction domain. These proteins function as adapter molecules to allow assembly of transcriptional regulatory complexes. Genetic association studies suggest functions for this gene in rhegmatogenous retinal detachment and coronary artery disease. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants.

Gene is located in Chromosome: 4

Location in Chromosome : 4p15.32

Description of this Gene: LIM domain binding 2

Type of Gene: protein-coding

rs12503223 in LDB2 gene and Adenocarcinoma of lung (disorder) PMID 19836008 2009 A genome-wide association study of lung cancer identifies a region of chromosome 5p15 associated with risk for adenocarcinoma.

rs2035442 in LDB2 gene and Body mass index PMID 30595370 2019 Leveraging Polygenic Functional Enrichment to Improve GWAS Power.

PMID 30239722 2019 Meta-analysis of genome-wide association studies for body fat distribution in 694 649 individuals of European ancestry.