Description
Product Characteristics: The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the cellular retinol-binding protein (CRBP) family, whose members are required for vitamin A stability and metabolism. The encoded protein binds all-trans-retinol and is structurally similar to other CRBPs, however, it has a lower binding affinity for retinol than other CRBPs.,RBP7,CRABP4,CRBP4,CRBPIV,Signal Transduction,Endocrine & Metabolism,RBP7
Target Information: Due to its chemical instability and low solubility in aqueous solution, vitamin A requires cellular retinol-binding proteins (CRBPs), such as RBP7, for stability, internalization, intercellular transfer, homeostasis, and metabolism.[supplied by OMIM, May 2004]