Gene: MEPE

Alternate names for this Gene: OF45

Gene Summary: This gene encodes a secreted calcium-binding phosphoprotein that belongs to the small integrin-binding ligand, N-linked glycoprotein (SIBLING) family of proteins. Members of this family are components of the extracellular matrix of bone and dentin and regulate bone mineralization. Deficiency of a similar protein in mouse results in increased bone mass. Mice lacking this gene are resistant to aging-related trabecular bone loss. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants.

Gene is located in Chromosome: 4

Location in Chromosome : 4q22.1

Description of this Gene: matrix extracellular phosphoglycoprotein

Type of Gene: protein-coding

rs4466013 in MEPE gene and Arthritis, Gouty PMID 23263486 2013 Genome-wide association analyses identify 18 new loci associated with serum urate concentrations.

PMID 20884846 2010 Multiple genetic loci influence serum urate levels and their relationship with gout and cardiovascular disease risk factors.

rs7698623 in MEPE gene and Cardiovascular Diseases PMID 21779381 2011 Among migraineurs with aura rs7698623 in MEPE (OR = 6.37; 95% CI 3.15-12.90; p = 2.7×10(-7)) and rs4975709 in IRX4 (OR = 5.06; 95% CI 2.66-9.62; p = 7.7×10(-7)) appeared to be associated with ischemic stroke, rs2143678 located close to MDF1 with major CVD (OR = 3.05; 95% CI 1.98-4.69; p = 4.3×10(-7)), and the intergenic rs1406961 with CVD death (OR = 12.33; 95% CI 4.62-32.87; p = 5.2×10(-7)).

rs4466013 in MEPE gene and Gout PMID 23263486 2013 Genome-wide association analyses identify 18 new loci associated with serum urate concentrations.

PMID 20884846 2010 Multiple genetic loci influence serum urate levels and their relationship with gout and cardiovascular disease risk factors.

rs7698623 in MEPE gene and Pseudocholinesterase Measurement PMID 21779381 2011 Genetic determinants of cardiovascular events among women with migraine: a genome-wide association study.