SFRP2, FRP2, SARP1, FKSG12, Secreted frizzled-related protein 2, FRP-2, sFRP-2, Secreted apoptosis-related protein 1, SARP-1
This gene encodes a member of the SFRP family that contains a cysteine-rich domain homologous to the putative Wnt-binding site of Frizzled proteins. SFRPs act as soluble modulators of Wnt signaling. Methylation of this gene is a potential marker for the presence of colorectal cancer. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008],domain:The FZ domain is involved in binding with Wnt ligands.,function:Soluble frizzled-related proteins (sFRPS) function as modulators of Wnt signaling through direct interaction with Wnts. They have a role in regulating cell growth and differentiation in specific cell types. SFRP2 may be important for eye retinal development and for myogenesis.,similarity:Belongs to the secreted frizzled-related protein (sFRP) family.,similarity:Contains 1 FZ (frizzled) domain.,similarity:Contains 1 NTR domain.,tissue specificity:Expressed in adipose tissue, heart, brain, skeletal muscle, pancreas, thymus, prostate, testis, ovary, small intestine and colon. Highest levels in adipose tissue, small intestine and colon.,
