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Biological Functions of RBP4 and Its Relevance for Human Diseases
Retinol binding protein 4 (RBP4) is a member of the lipocalin family and the major transport protein of the hydrophobic molecule retinol, also known as vitamin A, in the circulation. Expression of RBP4 is highest in the liver, where most of the body’s vitamin A reserves are stored as retinyl esters....
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Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
Lenguaje: | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2021
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8006376/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/33790810 http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fphys.2021.659977 |