The protein encoded by the LAMP2 gene is a member of a family of membrane glycoproteins. This glycoprotein provides selectins with carbohydrate ligands and is thought to play a role in tumor cell metastasis. It may also function in the protection, maintenance, and adhesion of the lysosome. Alternative splicing of the gene produces two known products, LAMP2a and LAMP2b. Isoform LAMP2a is highly expressed in placenta, lung and liver and has low expression in brain and skeletal muscle. The i