An intriguing member of the lipocalin protein family: alpha 1-microglobulin.
The plasma protein alpha 1-microglobulin is a member of the lipocalin protein superfamily. In the last few years, the work on alpha 1-microglobulin has given unexpected and promising new results. Of particular interest are its molecular association with immunoglobulin A and with proteinase inhibitors, and its interactions with the immune system.
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Department of Physiological Chemistry, University of Lund, Sweden.
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D000510:Alpha-Globulins / Q000235:genetics / Q000276:immunology; D000818:Animals; D006801:Humans; D007070:Immunoglobulin A / Q000235:genetics; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000378:metabolism; D011480:Protease Inhibitors / Q000378:metabolism; D011487:Protein Conformation; D012689:Sequence Homology, Nucleic Acid
D000510:Alpha-Globulins; D007070:Immunoglobulin A; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents; D011480:Protease Inhibitors; C016001:alpha-1-microglobulin