The function of Ensembl gene identifier ENSG00000179241 (LDLRAD3, low density lipoprotein receptor class A domain containing 3) is as follows. May influence APP processing, resulting in a decrease in sAPP-alpha production and increased amyloidogenic P3 peptide production. May regulate ITCH and NEDD4 E3 ligase activity and degradation (PubMed:26854353). {ECO:0000250, ECO:0000269|PubMed:26854353}. (Microbial infection) Acts as a receptor for Venezuelan equine encephalitis virus. {ECO:0000269|PubMed:33208938, ECO:0000269|PubMed:34646020, ECO:0000269|PubMed:34646021}.