Description
Product Characteristics:
Functions as transport protein in the blood stream. Binds various ligands in the interior of its beta-barrel domain. Also binds synthetic drugs and influences their distribution and availability in the body. Appears to function in modulating the activity of the immune system during the acute-phase reaction.
Subcellular location: Secreted
Synonyms: ORM, AGP1, AGP-A, HEL-S-153w, Alpha-1-acid glycoprotein 1, AGP 1, Orosomucoid-1, OMD 1, ORM1
Target Information: This gene encodes a key acute phase plasma protein. Because of its increase due to acute inflammation, this protein is classified as an acute-phase reactant. The specific function of this protein has not yet been determined\, however, it may be involved in aspects of immunosuppression. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]