HDLBP blocking peptide
HDLBP Antibody (Center) Blocking Peptide
NCBI and Uniprot Product Information
NCBI Description
The protein encoded by this gene binds high density lipoprotein (HDL) and may function to regulate excess cholesterol levels in cells. The encoded protein also binds RNA and can induce heterochromatin formation. [provided by RefSeq, Mar 2016]
Uniprot Description
vigilin: a nuclear and cytoplasmic protein that may play a role in cell sterol metabolism. It may function to protect cells from over-accumulation of cholesterol.
Protein type: Lipid-binding; RNA-binding
Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 2q37.3
Cellular Component: cytoplasm; plasma membrane
Molecular Function: lipid binding; protein binding