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LMP002303

UniProt Annotations

Entry Information
Gene Nameapolipoprotein D
Protein EntryP51910_MOUSE
UniProt IDP51910
SpeciesMouse
Comments
Comment typeDescription
FunctionAPOD occurs in the macromolecular complex with lecithin- transport and binding of bilin. Appears to be able to transport a variety of ligands in a number of different contexts.
SimilarityBelongs to the calycin superfamily. Lipocalin family. {ECO:0000305}.
Subcellular LocationSecreted.
SubunitHomodimer. {ECO:0000250}.
Tissue SpecificityHighest levels of expression in brain, testis, virgin mammary gland and salivary gland. Moderate levels in skeletal muscle, lactating mammary gland and thymus. Low levels in lung and lymph node. No expression in kidney, pancreas, liver or spleen.