Plays a role in lipoprotein-mediated cholesterol uptake in hepatocytes. Binds cholesterol. Binds free fatty acids and their coenzyme A derivatives, bilirubin, and some other small molecules in the cytoplasm. May be involved in intracellular lipid transport.
基因名
FABP1
蛋白名
Fatty acid-binding protein, liver
亚细胞定位
Cytoplasm.
相似性
Belongs to the calycin superfamily. Fatty-acid binding protein (FABP) family.
功能
Binds free fatty acids and their coenzyme A derivatives, bilirubin, and some other small molecules in the cytoplasm. May be involved in intracellular lipid transport.