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Function

Binds to folate and reduced folic acid derivatives and mediates delivery of 5-methyltetrahydrofolate and folate analogs into the interior of cells. Has high affinity for folate and folic acid analogs at neutral pH. Exposure to slightly acidic pH after receptor endocytosis triggers a conformation change that strongly reduces its affinity for folates and mediates their release.

Post-translational modifications

N-glycosylated.

Sequence similarities

Belongs to the folate receptor family.

Tissue specificity

Expressed in placenta and hematopoietic cells. Expression is increased in malignant tissues.

Cellular localization

  • Cell membrane
  • Lipid-anchor
  • GPI-anchor
  • Secreted

Alternative names

Folate receptor beta, FR-beta, Folate receptor 2, Placental folate-binding protein, FBP, FOLR2

Target type

Proteins

Primary research area

Immunology & Infectious Disease

Molecular weight

29280Da

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