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Serpina6

Domain

Proteolytic cleavage leads to an important conformation change. This reduces the affinity for steroids (By similarity).

Function

Major transport protein for glucocorticoids and progestins in the blood of almost all vertebrate species.

Sequence Similarities

Belongs to the serpin family.

Tissue Specificity

Expressed by the liver; secreted in plasma.

Cellular localization

Alternative names

Cbg, Serpina6, Corticosteroid-binding globulin, CBG, Serpin A6, Transcortin

swissprot:Q06770 entrezGene:12401