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AFM (Afamin)

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The Function of AFM

Vitamin E binding protein. May transport vitamin E in body fluids under conditions where the lipoprotein system is not sufficient. May be involved in the regulation and transport of vitamin E at the blood-brain barrier.

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Protein names

Recommended name:

Afamin

Alternative name(s):

Alpha-albumin
Alpha-Alb

AFM SNPs

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  1. RS1894292 (AFM) ??

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Conditions with Increased Gene Activity

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Conditions with Decreased Gene Activity

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Technical

The following transcription factors affect gene expression:

  • CUTL1
  • PPAR-alpha

Tissue specificity:

High level detected in plasma but also in extravascular fluids such as follicular and cerebrospinal fluids (at protein level).

Molecular Function:

  • Vitamin E Binding

Biological Processes:

  • Vitamin Transport
*synonyms

Synonyms/Aliases/Alternative Names of the Gene:

afamin-like protein| ALB2| ALBA| Alf| alpha-Alb| alpha-albumin| Alpha-fetoprotein| D623_10008571| PAL_GLEAN10004318| PANDA_018506| afm

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