Alpha-1-acid glycoprotein 1
Definition:
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.
References:
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[1]. Ilona Fitos, et al. Selective binding of imatinib to the genetic variants of human alpha1-acid glycoprotein. Biochim Biophys Acta. 2006 Nov;1760(11):1704-12. [Content Brief]
[2]. Ferenc Zsila, et al. The drug binding site of human alpha1-acid glycoprotein: insight from induced circular dichroism and electronic absorption spectra. Biochim Biophys Acta. 2007 May;1770(5):797-809. [Content Brief]
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