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Abstract
Retinol binding proteins that circulate in the PLASMA. They are members of the lipocalin family of proteins and play a role in the transport of RETINOL from the LIVER to the peripheral tissues. The proteins are usually found in association with TRANSTHYRETIN.
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- Retinol-Binding Proteins, Plasma
- Plasma Retinol Binding Proteins
- Retinol Binding Proteins, Plasma
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Indexed with the subheadings administration & dosage, adverse effects, agonists, analysis, antagonists & inhibitors, biosynthesis, cerebrospinal fluid, chemical synthesis, chemistry, classification, deficiency, drug effects, economics, genetics, history, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, physiology, poisoning, radiation effects, standards, supply & distribution, therapeutic use, toxicity, ultrastructure, urine.
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RETINOL-BINDING PROTEINS and RETINOL-BINDING PROTEINS, CELLULAR are also available; do not interpret the presence of retinol binding proteins in the blood as RETINOL-BINDING PROTEINS, PLASMA; check text for appropriate term
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2008
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- Retinol Binding Proteins (1977-2007)
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References
- National Library of Medicine. Plasma Retinol-Binding Proteins. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D054839. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D054839
- Plasma Retinol-Binding Proteins. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7316802