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ReviewInternational journal of molecular sciences2026

The Molecular Structure, Expression, and Emerging Role of the 15-Leucine-Rich Repeat Containing Membrane Protein (LRRC15) in Skeletal Biology and Diseases.

Zi-Hao Lin, Zhi-Chao Hu, Chang-Qing Zhang, Zhen-Zhong Zhu, Qian Tang

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Zi-Hao LinDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 600 Yishan Road, Shanghai 200233, China.
Zhi-Chao HuDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 600 Yishan Road, Shanghai 200233, China.
Chang-Qing ZhangDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 600 Yishan Road, Shanghai 200233, China.
Zhen-Zhong ZhuDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 600 Yishan Road, Shanghai 200233, China.
Qian TangDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 600 Yishan Road, Shanghai 200233, China.ORCID 0000-0002-4030-766X

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National Natural Science Foundation of China 82172400National Natural Science Foundation of China 82202665Postdoctoral Fellowship Program of CPSF GZC20231639Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital ynqn202402Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital ynyq202403
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Abstract

The 15-leucine-rich repeat containing membrane protein (LRRC15) is a transmembrane protein derived from the leucine-rich repeat (LRR) superfamily that participates in various cell-cell and cell-extracellular matrix interactions, regulating fibrogenesis, vascular invasion, tumorigenesis, and the formation of the innate immune barrier to drive specific antiviral responses. LRRC15, whose expression is reportedly induced by TGF-β and IL-1β stimulation, was recently found to be associated with the development of skeletal diseases, and its presence has been related to the pathophysiological processes of osteoporosis, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Various transmembrane and intracellular signaling transductions are involved in LRRC15-mediated molecular functions, including integrin, NF-κB, Wnt/β-catenin, etc. Additionally, LRRC15 is considered a novel mesenchymal protein and an important biomarker for the occurrence and development of osteosarcoma. Understanding the role of LRRC15 in the bone, joint and tumor microenvironment will facilitate the development of new therapeutic options-particularly LRRC15-based target therapies-for skeletal diseases.

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Bone and BonesBone DiseasesMembrane ProteinsAnimalsHumansOsteosarcomaSignal TransductionMembrane Proteinscell signalingextracellular matrixLRRC15osteosarcomaskeletal biology

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