Lipocalins

A diverse family of extracellular proteins that bind to small hydrophobic molecules. They were originally characterized as transport proteins, however they may have additional roles such as taking part in the formation of macromolecular complexes with other proteins and binding to CELL SURFACE RECEPTORS.

Year introduced: 2008

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Tree Number(s): D12.776.157.469

MeSH Unique ID: D054834

Entry Terms:

• Lipocalin

All MeSH Categories
Chemicals and Drugs Category
Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins
Proteins
Carrier Proteins
Lipocalins
Apolipoproteins M
Glycodelin
Lipocalin 1
Lipocalin-2
Retinol-Binding Proteins, Plasma