Retinol-binding protein 4
Definition:
Retinol-binding protein that mediates retinol transport in blood plasma. Delivers retinol from the liver stores to the peripheral tissues (Probable). Transfers the bound all-trans retinol to STRA6, that then facilitates retinol transport across the cell membrane.
References:
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[1]. P A Peterson, et al. Studies on the interaction between prealbumin, retinol-binding protein, and vitamin A. J Biol Chem. 1971 Jan 10;246(1):44-9. [Content Brief]
[2]. Daniel C Berry, et al. Cross talk between signaling and vitamin A transport by the retinol-binding protein receptor STRA6. Mol Cell Biol. 2012 Aug;32(15):3164-75. [Content Brief]
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