AZGP1
Function
Stimulates lipid degradation in adipocytes and causes the extensive fat losses associated with some advanced cancers. May bind polyunsaturated fatty acids.
Post-translational modifications
N-glycosylated. N-glycan at Asn-128: Hex5HexNAc4.
Sequence Similarities
Belongs to the MHC class I family.
Tissue Specificity
Blood plasma, seminal plasma, urine, saliva, sweat, epithelial cells of various human glands, liver.
Cellular localization
- Secreted
Alternative names
ZAG, ZNGP1, AZGP1, Zinc-alpha-2-glycoprotein, Zn-alpha-2-GP, Zn-alpha-2-glycoprotein