Fabp4 (Fatty acid-binding protein, adipocyte)

FEATURES

FAMILY

Fatty-acid binding protein (FABP) family

DESCRIPTION

Also known as FABP4_MOUSE, Fabp4, Ap2. Lipid transport protein in adipocytes. Binds both long chain fatty acids and retinoic acid. Delivers long-chain fatty acids and retinoic acid to their cognate receptors in the nucleus. Monomer (By similarity). Homodimer. Interacts with PPARG.

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UNIPROT
ENZYME CLASSIFICATION

Fabp4

Fatty acid-binding protein, adipocyte

MOLECULAR SYNOPSIS STRUCTURAL LIGANDABILITY

Fabp4

Molecular Synopsis