Concept information
- Research, Technology, Methods
- proteins
- membrane proteins
- transport proteins
- calcium-binding proteins
Preferred term
fetuins
Type
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Chemical
Definition
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A family of calcium-binding alpha-globulins that are synthesized in the liver and play an essential role in maintaining the solubility of calcium in the blood. In addition the fetuins contain aminoterminal cystatin domains and are classified as type 3 cystatins.
Source: Medical Subject Headings 2013
Type: Concept definition
Broader concept
In other languages
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Spanish
URI
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/192164
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