Leucine-rich repeat-containing protein 4 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the LRRC4 gene.[5][6]
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This gene is significantly downregulated in primary brain tumors. The exact function of the protein encoded by this gene is unknown.[6] Also it has been identified as a possible pathogenic gene involved in the neurogenic inflammation in rosacea.[7]
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