Overview:

DDR2 is a member of a novel subclass of RTKs containing a distinct extracellular region encompassing a factor VIII-like domain (1) and is thought to be involved in the regulation of cell growth, differentiation, and metabolism. DDR2 plays a role in the regulation of collagen turnover mediated by smooth muscle cells in obstructive diseases of blood vessels and the lung (2).

Gene Aliases:

TKT; NTRKR3; TYRO10

Genbank Number:

NM_006182

References:

1. Karn, T. et al: Structure, expression and chromosomal mapping of TKT from man and mouse: a new subclass of receptor tyrosine kinases with a factor VIII-like domain. Oncogene 8: 3433-3440, 1993.

2. Ferri, N. et al: Role of discoidin domain receptors 1 and 2 in human smooth muscle cell-mediated collagen remodeling: potential implications in atherosclerosis and lymphangioleiomyomatosis. Am J Pathol. 2004 May;164(5):1575-85.