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Rabbit Anti-ERPINA6/Cortisol Binding Globulin/FITC Conjugated antibody
background:
This gene encodes an alpha-globulin protein with corticosteroid-binding properties. This is the major transport protein for glucorticoids and progestins in the blood of most vertebrates. The gene localizes to a chromosomal region containing several closely related serine protease inhibitors which may have evolved by duplication events. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]
Function:
Major transport protein for glucocorticoids and progestins in the blood of almost all vertebrate species.
Subcellular Location:
Secreted.
Tissue Specificity:
Plasma; synthesized in liver. Has also been identified in a number of glycocorticoid responsive cells.
Post-translational modifications:
N-glycosylated; binds 5 oligosaccharide chains.
Glycosylation in position Asn-260 is needed for steroid binding.
DISEASE:
Defects in SERPINA6 are a cause of corticosteroid-binding globulin deficiency (CBG deficiency) [MIM:611489]. CBG deficiency is an extremely rare hereditary disorder characterized by reduced corticosteroid-binding capacity with normal or low plasma corticosteroid-binding globulin concentration, and normal or low basal cortisol levels associated with hypo/hypertension and muscle fatigue.
Similarity:
Belongs to the serpin family.
Database links:
Entrez Gene: 866 Human
Omim: 122500 Human
SwissProt: P08185 Human
Unigene: 532635 Human
Important Note:
This product as supplied is intended for research use only, not for use in human, therapeutic or diagnostic applications.
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