Gene Symbol | RBP1 |
Entrez Gene ID | 5947 |
Full Name | retinol binding protein 1 |
Synonyms | CRABP-I,CRBP,CRBP1,CRBPI,RBPC |
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Gene Type | protein-coding |
Organism | Homo sapiens(human) |
Genome | |
Summary | This gene encodes the carrier protein involved in the transport of retinol (vitamin A alcohol) from the liver storage site to peripheral tissue. Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin necessary for growth, reproduction, differentiation of epithelial tissues, and vision. Multiple transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Aug 2008]. |
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