Alpha-2-Macroglobulin Receptor-Associated Protein

**Semantic type:** Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein

**Definition:** Alpha-2-macroglobulin receptor-associated protein (357 aa, ~41 kDa) is encoded by the human LRPAP1 gene. This protein plays a role in ensuring the proper folding and localization of low density lipoprotein (LDL) receptor-related protein (LRP) and related proteins.

**Synonyms:** - 39 kDa Receptor-Associated Protein - Alpha-2-MRAP - Alpha-2-Macroglobulin Receptor-Associated Protein 1 - LDL Receptor Related Protein Associated Protein 1 - LRPAP1 - Low Density Lipoprotein Receptor-Related Protein Associated Protein 1 - Low Density Lipoprotein-Related Protein-Associated Protein 1 - RAP