title: Cloning and sequencing of a full length cDNA corresponding to human cellular retinol-binding protein.
abstract: We have isolated and sequenced a cDNA clone corresponding to the human cellular retinol-binding protein (CRBP). The deduced amino acid sequence, which encompasses 134 amino acid residues, shows significant homology with several low molecular weight proteins which bind hydrophobic ligands. No homology to the plasma retinol-binding protein was observed. Southern and Northern blot analyses suggest that the CRBP gene is present in a single copy in the haploid genome and that it is transcribed in a single mRNA species.
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Colantuoni
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Cortese
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Nilsson
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Lundvall
authors.forename: C O
authors.initials: CO
authors.lastname: Båvik
authors.forename: U
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Eriksson
authors.forename: P A
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: Peterson
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Sundelin
mesh_terms: D000595:Amino Acid Sequence; D001483:Base Sequence; D003001:Cloning, Molecular; D004247:DNA / Q000235:genetics; D004262:DNA Restriction Enzymes; D005796:Genes; D006801:Humans; D008099:Liver / Q000502:physiology; D012333:RNA, Messenger / Q000235:genetics; D012177:Retinol-Binding Proteins / Q000235:genetics*; D054840:Retinol-Binding Proteins, Cellular; D054839:Retinol-Binding Proteins, Plasma
chemical_list: D012333:RNA, Messenger; D012177:Retinol-Binding Proteins; D054840:Retinol-Binding Proteins, Cellular; D054839:Retinol-Binding Proteins, Plasma; D004247:DNA; D004262:DNA Restriction Enzymes