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Symbol FRZB contributors: MCT - updated : 14-12-2018
HGNC name frizzled-related protein
HGNC id 3959
ASSOCIATED DISORDERS
corresponding disease(s)
Other morbid association(s)
TypeGene ModificationChromosome rearrangementProtein expressionProtein Function
tumoral   translocation    
  • osteogenic sarcoma (OGS) induced by silent expression of FRZB
  • silent mechanism not yet known
  • constitutional     --over  
    in failing ventricles and ventricular myocardium
    tumoral     --low  
    in malignant melanoma tumors as compared to normal/benign tissue
    constitutional     --low  
    of FRZB may contribute to the pathogenesis of IUGR placental dysfunction, whereas the loss of the protein may be involved in the development of human trophoblastic tumors
    Susceptibility
  • to hip osteoarthritis in the female
  • to atrioventricular septal defects
  • Variant & Polymorphism Arg200Trp and Arg324Gly increasing the risk factor for primary hip osteoarthritis in the female
    Candidate gene
    Marker
    Therapy target
    SystemTypeDisorderPubmed
    cancer  
    usefulness of FRZB in modulating MET signaling as a new treatment strategy for soft tissue sarcomas
    ANIMAL & CELL MODELS