Fabp3

Domain

Forms a beta-barrel structure that accommodates the hydrophobic ligand in its interior.

Function

FABPs are thought to play a role in the intracellular transport of long-chain fatty acids and their acyl-CoA esters.

Sequence Similarities

Belongs to the calycin superfamily. Fatty-acid binding protein (FABP) family.

Tissue Specificity

Heart, but also skeletal muscle, kidney, brain and mammary gland.

Cellular localization

• Cytoplasm

Alternative names

Fatty acid-binding protein 3, Heart-type fatty acid-binding protein, H-FABP, Fabp3

Database links

swissprot:P07483 entrezGene:79131

Other research areas

• Cardiovascular