Vitamin D-Binding Protein

An alpha-globulin found in the plasma of man and other vertebrates. It is apparently synthesized in the liver and carries vitamin D and its metabolites through the circulation and mediates the response of tissue. It is also known as group-specific component (Gc). Gc subtypes are used to determine specific phenotypes and gene frequencies. These data are employed in the classification of population groups, paternity investigations, and in forensic medicine.

Year introduced: 1985

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Tree Number(s): D12.776.157.920

MeSH Unique ID: D014809

Entry Terms:

• Vitamin D Binding Protein
• 25-HCC-Binding Protein
• 25 HCC Binding Protein
• 25-Hydroxycholecalciferol-Binding Protein
• 25 Hydroxycholecalciferol Binding Protein
• 25-Hydroxyvitamin D-Binding Protein
• 25 Hydroxyvitamin D Binding Protein
• Calciferol-Binding Protein
• Calciferol Binding Protein
• Gc Globulin
• Globulin, Gc
• Group-Specific Component Globulin
• Component Globulin, Group-Specific
• Globulin, Group-Specific Component
• Group Specific Component Globulin
• Transcalciferin
• Vitamin D-Binding Globulin
• Globulin, Vitamin D-Binding
• Vitamin D Binding Globulin

Previous Indexing:

• Alpha Globulins (1966-1984)
• Carrier Proteins (1971-1984)
• Proteins (1966-1971)
• Vitamin D (1966-1984)

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Chemicals and Drugs Category
Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins
Proteins
Carrier Proteins
Vitamin D-Binding Protein