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The LIFR gene encodes a cytokine receptor protien. This protien and a high affinity converter subunit (gp130) form a receptor for mediation of the leukemia inhibitory factor, a factor involved in cellular differentiation and proliferation. If a mutation occurs in this gene, it can cause Schwartz-Jampel syndrom type 2.