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OBP2A

Gene
Obp2a
Protein
Odorant-binding protein 2a
Organism
Mus musculus
Length
176 amino acids
Function
May play a role in male fertility. May act as a retinoid carrier protein within the epididymis.
Similarity
Belongs to the calycin superfamily. Lipocalin family.
Mass
19.996 kDa
Sequence
MKSLLLTILLLGLVAVLKAQEAPPDDLVDYSGIWYAKAMVHNGTLPSHKIPSIVFPVRIIALEEGDLETTVVFWNNGHCREFKFVMKKTEEPGKYTAFHNTKVIHVEKTSVNEHYIFYCEGRHNGTSSFGMGKLMGRDSGENPEAMEEFKNFIKRMNLRLENMFVPEIGDKCVESD

Gene
OBP2A
Protein
Odorant-binding protein 2a
Organism
Homo sapiens
Length
170 amino acids
Function
Probably binds and transports small hydrophobic volatile molecules with a higher affinity for aldehydes and large fatty acids.
Similarity
Belongs to the calycin superfamily. Lipocalin family.
Mass
19.318 kDa
Sequence
MKTLFLGVTLGLAAALSFTLEEEDITGTWYVKAMVVDKDFPEDRRPRKVSPVKVTALGGGNLEATFTFMREDRCIQKKILMRKTEEPGKFSAYGGRKLIYLQELPGTDDYVFYCKDQRRGGLRYMGKLVGRNPNTNLEALEEFKKLVQHKGLSEEDIFMPLQTGSCVLEH