ORM1

Domain

Contains a beta-barrel that binds various ligands in its interior.

Function

Functions as a transport protein in the blood stream. Binds various ligands in the interior of its beta-barrel domain (By similarity). Appears to function in modulating the activity of the immune system during the acute-phase reaction.

Sequence similarities

Belongs to the calycin superfamily. Lipocalin family.

Cellular localization

• Secreted

Alternative names

• Alpha-1-acid glycoprotein
• Orosomucoid
• OMD
• Orm1

Database links

• entrezGene:24614
• swissprot:P02764

Target type

Proteins

Molecular weight

23575Da