Structure, Functions, and Implications of Selected Lipocalins in Human Disease.
Int J Mol Sci
; 25(8)2024 Apr 12.
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ABSTRACT
The lipocalin proteins are a large family of small extracellular proteins that demonstrate significant heterogeneity in sequence similarity and have highly conserved crystal structures. They have a variety of functions, including acting as carrier proteins, transporting retinol, participating in olfaction, and synthesizing prostaglandins. Importantly, they also play a critical role in human diseases, including cancer. Additionally, they are involved in regulating cellular homeostasis and immune response and dispensing various compounds. This comprehensive review provides information on the lipocalin family, including their structure, functions, and implications in various diseases. It focuses on selective important human lipocalin proteins, such as lipocalin 2 (LCN2), retinol binding protein 4 (RBP4), prostaglandin D2 synthase (PTGDS), and α1-microglobulin (A1M).
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Intramolecular Oxidoreductases
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Lipocalins
Limits:
Animals
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Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Int J Mol Sci
Year:
2024
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Estados Unidos
Publication country:
CH
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SUIZA
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SUÍÇA
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SWITZERLAND