Discs Large Homolog 2
DLG2proteinDLG2 represents a CAD-associated locus with pleiotropic roles in lipid metabolism and vascular signaling.
Pathway placement
Cascade stepLipid retention & oxidation
Confidencelow
RationaleCAD-associated genetic locus; pleiotropic mechanisms linking lipid handling and inflammatory regulation.
Also acts inVascular inflammation
Druggability
DruggableYes
Known drugs / candidates0
Small-molecule tractableNo
Antibody tractableYes
EnsemblENSG00000150672
Assay & specimen
Class-level default (no specific cleared assay)— generic method inferred from analyte class; confirm against a specific product insert before use.
Specimen
Serum or plasma
Collection tube
Serum separator (gold/red-top, SST) · K2/K3-EDTA (lavender-top)
Method / principle
Sandwich immunoassay (ELISA) — research-grade unless a cleared assay exists
Reagent / substrate
Matched anti-target antibody pair (capture + labeled detection)
Platform
ELISA microplate or multiplex (Luminex/MSD)
Turnaround · availability
Send-out / research · Research-grade (no universal clinical assay)