Anti-VHL like antibodies are used for the immunodetection of the protein encoded by the VHLL gene. In humans, the canonical protein has a reported length of 139 amino acid residues and a mass of 15.8 kDa. It is found to be highly expressed in the placenta. A member of the VHL protein family, it is known to function as a dominant-negative VHL to serve as a protector of HIFalpha. Other names for this target antigen include VHL pseudogene, VHL-like protein, von Hippel-Lindau tumor suppressor like, and von Hippel-Lindau-like protein. Gene orthologs have been identified in the mouse, rat and chimpanzee species. Some VHL like antibodies may have been used in research and have associated citations. ELISA is a widely used application for these antibodies. In addition, Western Blot is also a common application.