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.

Cellular localization

• Cytoplasm

Alternative names

FABP11, MDGI, FABP3, Fatty acid-binding protein 3, Heart-type fatty acid-binding protein, Mammary-derived growth inhibitor, Muscle fatty acid-binding protein, H-FABP, M-FABP

Database links

swissprot:P05413 entrezGene:2170 omim:134651

Other research areas

• Cardiovascular