LRP8
Chr 1LDL receptor related protein 8
Also known as: APOER2, HSZ75190, LRP-8, MCI1
The LRP8 protein functions as a cell surface receptor for Reelin and apolipoprotein E, playing a critical role in neuronal migration and layering during embryonic brain development through the Reelin signaling pathway. Mutations in LRP8 are associated with susceptibility to myocardial infarction with autosomal dominant inheritance. This gene is highly constrained against loss-of-function mutations, suggesting that complete loss of LRP8 function may be incompatible with normal development.
Population Genetics & Constraint
gnomAD v4 — loss-of-function & missense intolerance
Highly LoF-intolerant (top ~10% of genes)
Moderately missense-constrained (top ~2.5%)
This gene has evidence for multiple mechanisms of pathogenicity (loss-of-function and gain-of-function). The Badonyi & Marsh model scores gain-of-function highest among its predictions, but genomic evidence (constraint, ClinVar variant spectrum, and literature) most strongly supports loss-of-function (haploinsufficiency). Different variants in this gene may act through different mechanisms — interpret in context of the specific variant.
Note: In-silico variant effect predictors (SIFT, PolyPhen, REVEL, CADD) may underestimate pathogenicity of missense variants in genes with GOF or DN mechanisms. Consider functional evidence and clinical context.
Predictions from Badonyi M, Marsh JA. PLoS ONE. 2024;19(8):e0307312. Mechanism ranking also informed by gnomAD constraint, ClinVar, and ClinGen data.
ClinVar Variant Classifications
174 submitted variants in ClinVar
Classification Summary
Curated Variants Distribution
Classified variants from ClinVar · 5 ACMG categories
| Classification | LoF | Missense + Inframe | Non-coding | Synonymous | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pathogenic | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Likely Pathogenic | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
VUS | 0 | 113 | 3 | 0 | 116 |
Likely Benign | 0 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 19 |
Benign | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 8 |
Conflicting | — | 1 | |||
| Total | 0 | 122 | 19 | 12 | 154 |
LoF = frameshift, stop gained/lost, canonical splice · Counts from ClinVar esearch · Updated hourly
View in ClinVar →Protein Context — Lollipop Plot
LRP8 · protein map & ClinVar variants
Showing all ClinVar variants across the protein. Search a specific variant to highlight its position.
3D Protein StructureAlphaFold
External Resources
Links to major genomics databases and tools
Clinical Trials
Active and recruiting trials from ClinicalTrials.gov
No active trials found for this gene.
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Links to major genomics databases and tools