Retinol-binding protein 4

Retinol-binding protein that mediates retinol transport in blood plasma. Delivers retinol from the liver stores to the peripheral tissues. Transfers the bound all-trans retinol to STRA6, that then facilitates retinol transport across the cell membrane.

Belongs to the calycin superfamily. Lipocalin family.

• Secreted

Retinol-binding protein 4, Plasma retinol-binding protein, PRBP, RBP, Rbp4

• entrezGene:19662
• swissprot:Q00724

Proteins

Metabolism

23206Da