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MGP002598

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Entry Information
Gene Nameretinol binding protein 1, cellular
Protein EntryRET1_HUMAN
UniProt IDP09455
SpeciesHuman
Comments
Comment typeDescription
Alternative ProductsEvent=Alternative splicing; Named isoforms=3; Name=1; IsoId=P09455-1; Sequence=Displayed; Name=2; IsoId=P09455-2; Sequence=VSP_046201, VSP_046202; Note=No experimental confirmation available. Ref.3 (BAH13536) sequence is in conflict in position: 18:P->L. {ECO:0000305}; Name=3; IsoId=P09455-3; Sequence=VSP_046201, VSP_046203; Note=No experimental confirmation available.;
DomainForms a beta-barrel structure that accommodates hydrophobic ligands in its interior. {ECO:0000250}.
FunctionIntracellular transport of retinol.
SimilarityBelongs to the calycin superfamily. Fatty-acid binding protein (FABP) family. {ECO:0000305}.
Subcellular LocationCytoplasm.
Tissue SpecificityDetected in nearly all the tissues with higher expression in adult ovary, pancreas, pituitary gland and adrenal gland, and fetal liver. {ECO:0000269|PubMed:11274389}.
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