Research Article

Mutations in the ARAP3 Gene in Three Families with Primary Lymphedema Negative for Mutations in Known Lymphedema-Associated Genes

Table 1

Phenotype associated with the Arap3 gene in different organisms.

OrganismGeneFunctionLethalityLymphatic phenotype

MouseArap3Protein codingConditional Arap3 knockout lethal during gestation, impaired vascular development [10]Lymphatic anomalies, dysregulation of Arap3 in a mouse model of lymphatic disease [6]
Zebrafisharap3Protein coding/arap3 fewer precursor lymphatic endothelial cells sprout from the cardinal vein [6]