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Gene Symbol LIFR
Synonyms CD118 | LIF-R | SJS2 | STWS | SWS
Gene Description LIFR, LIF receptor subunit alpha, is a receptor protein that forms complex with gp130 and transduces cell signaling, which plays a role in cell proliferation and differentiation (PMID: 24618404). Decreased expression of Lifr has been identified in pancreatic cancer (PMID: 27375070).
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