LMPD Database

LMP012480

UniProt Annotations

Entry Information
Gene Nameapolipoprotein D
Protein EntryAPOD_RAT
UniProt IDP23593
SpeciesRat
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
Subcellular LocationSecreted.
SubunitHomodimer.
Tissue SpecificityExpressed in liver, kidney, bladder, adrenal, cerebrum, duodenum, testis, lung, spleen, pancreas, heart and skin