Protein Family Annotation Pfam Database Homepage

ChainsAccessionNameDescriptionCommentsSource
A, B, C
PF00061Lipocalin / cytosolic fatty-acid binding protein family (Lipocalin)Lipocalin / cytosolic fatty-acid binding protein familyLipocalins are transporters for small hydrophobic molecules, such as lipids, steroid hormones, bilins, and retinoids. The family also encompasses the enzyme prostaglandin D synthase (EC:5.3.99.2). Alignment subsumes both the lipocalin and fatty acid ...Lipocalins are transporters for small hydrophobic molecules, such as lipids, steroid hormones, bilins, and retinoids. The family also encompasses the enzyme prostaglandin D synthase (EC:5.3.99.2). Alignment subsumes both the lipocalin and fatty acid binding protein signatures from PROSITE. This is supported on structural and functional grounds. The structure is an eight-stranded beta barrel.
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Gene Ontology: Gene Product Annotation Gene Ontology Database Homepage

ChainsPolymerMolecular FunctionBiological ProcessCellular Component
A, B, C
Neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin