LMPD Database

LMP002316

UniProt Annotations

Entry Information
Gene Namelipocalin 8
Protein EntryLCN8_HUMAN
UniProt IDQ6JVE9
SpeciesHuman
Comments
Comment typeDescription
Alternative ProductsEvent=Alternative splicing; Named isoforms=2; Name=1; IsoId=Q6JVE9-1; Sequence=Displayed; Name=2; IsoId=Q6JVE9-2; Sequence=VSP_040219;
FunctionMay play a role in male fertility. May act as a retinoid carrier protein within the epididymis.
Sequence CautionSequence=CAI12677.1; Type=Erroneous gene model prediction; Evidence= ;
SimilarityBelongs to the calycin superfamily. Lipocalin family.
Subcellular LocationSecreted .