Protein
Epididymal-specific lipocalin-8
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.
Sequence
MEARLLSNVCGFFLVFLLQAESTRVELVPEKIAGFWKEVAVASDQKLVLKAQRRVEGLFLTFSGGNVTVKAVYNSSGSCVTESSLGSERDTVGEFAFPGNREIHVLDTDYERYTILKLTLLWQGRNFHVLKYFTRSLENEDEPGFWLFREMTADQGLYMLARHGRCAELLKEGLV