Entrez Gene ID |
2638 |
Official Gene Symbol |
GC (GeneCards) |
Full name |
GC, vitamin D binding protein |
Location |
4q13.3 |
Other ids |
Vega : OTTHUMG00000129915
MIM : 139200
HGNC : HGNC:4187
Ensembl : ENSG00000145321
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Other names |
DBP,
VDB,
GRD3,
VDBG,
VDBP,
GcMAF,
DBP/GC,
Gc-MAF,
DBP-maf,
HEL-S-51
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Summary |
The protein encoded by this gene belongs to the albumin gene family. It is a multifunctional protein found in plasma, ascitic fluid, cerebrospinal fluid and on the surface of many cell types. It binds to vitamin D and its plasma metabolites and transports them to target tissues. Alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene.[provided by RefSeq, Feb 2011] |