Protein
Alpha-1-acid glycoprotein 8
Function
Functions as transport protein in the blood stream. Binds various ligands in the interior of its beta-barrel domain (By similarity). Appears to function in modulating the activity of the immune system during the acute-phase reaction.
Similarity
Belongs to the calycin superfamily. Lipocalin family.
Sequence
MALHTVLIMLSLLPMLEAQNPEHANITIGEPITNETLGWLSDKWFFMGAAFRKLEYRQAIQMMQTEFFYLTTNLINDTIELRESQTIGDQCVYNSTHLGFQRENGTFSKYEGGVETFAHLIVLRKHGAFMLAFDLNDEKKRGLSLYAKRPDMTLELREVFQKAVKHVGMDESEIIFVDWKKDKCGQQEKKQLELGKETKKDPEEGQA