Function
Binds to bile acids and is involved in enterohepatic bile acid metabolism. Required for efficient apical to basolateral transport of conjugated bile acids in ileal enterocytes (PubMed:23251388). Stimulates gastric acid and pepsinogen secretion (By similarity).
Similarity
Belongs to the calycin superfamily. Fatty-acid binding protein (FABP) family.
Sequence
MAFSGKYEFESEKNYDEFMKRLGLPGDVIERGRNFKIITEVQQDGQDFTWSQSYSGGNIMSNKFTIGKECEMQTMGGKKFKATVKMEGGKVVAEFPNYHQTSEVVGDKLVEISTIGDVTYERVSKRLA