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Calcium-Binding Protein, Vitamin D-Dependent

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Definition: A protein that plays a fundamental role in the Vitamin D mediated transport of calcium in reptiles, amphibians, birds and mammals. It is found in the intestine, kidneys, egg shell gland, brain, and possibly other organs. Its molecular weight is species dependent.  /biosyn /physiol permitted; DF: CABP    Other names Vitamin D-Dependent Calcium-Binding Protein; Vitamin D Dependent Calcium Binding Protein; Intestinal Membrane Calcium Binding Protein; Intestinal Membrane Calcium-Binding Protein; IMCal; Calcium Binding Protein, Vitamin D Dependent; Cholecalcin
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
calretinin  0   *Calcium-Binding Protein, Vitamin D-Dependent Eye Proteins Nerve Tissue Proteins. J Cell Biol 1987;105(3):1343
calbindin  0   *Calcium-Binding Protein, Vitamin D-Dependent Eye Proteins Nerve Tissue Proteins. Nature 1986;323(6090):715

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