LRP5

Musculoskeletal System · Bone Remodeling

How does LRP5 help cells respond to growth signals?

LRP5 makes a co-receptor that participates in Wnt signaling. By working with other receptors, it helps translate outside signals into developmental and tissue-maintenance programs.

Common Gene Name
LDL receptor related protein 5
NCBI Gene ID
4041
Chromosome
11

Clinical Evidence Status

Established disease relationship

These labels describe available evidence about a gene. They do not classify your variant or recommend a treatment.

Answer Sources

Explore supporting evidence (6 records)
Condition or drugEvidenceGrade / statusContextSource
LRP5-related exudative vitreoretinopathyClinGen gene-disease validityDefinitiveAutosomal recessiveView source
2023-03-02
polycystic liver disease 4 with or without kidney cystsClinGen gene-disease validityLimitedAutosomal dominantView source
2023-11-13
Familial exudative vitreoretinopathyMedlinePlus related conditionAssociation type varies; no grade assigned hereView source
2024-02
Anophthalmia/MicrophthalmiaMedlinePlus related conditionAssociation type varies; no grade assigned hereView source
2024-02
Osteoporosis-pseudoglioma syndromeMedlinePlus related conditionAssociation type varies; no grade assigned hereView source
2024-02
Juvenile primary osteoporosisMedlinePlus related conditionAssociation type varies; no grade assigned hereView source
2024-02

Source snapshot: 2026-09-09. Consumer text updated: 2026-09-10. Source dates describe the cited records, not a new clinical review.

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