DISEASES

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Literature on LIM2

LIM2 [ENSP00000221973]

Lens fiber membrane intrinsic protein; Present in the thicker 16-17 nm junctions of mammalian lens fiber cells, where it may contribute to cell junctional organization. Acts as a receptor for calmodulin. May play an important role in both lens development and cataractogenesis; Belongs to the PMP-22/EMP/MP20 family.

Synonyms:  LIM2,  LIM2p,  hLIM2,  P55344,  P55344p ...

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