Protein
Beta-lactoglobulin
Organism
Trichosurus vulpecula
Function
Lactoglobulin is the primary component of whey, it binds retinol and is probably involved in the transport of that molecule.
Similarity
Belongs to the calycin superfamily. Lipocalin family.
Sequence
MKFLLLTVGLTSICAIQAIENIHSKEELVVEKLIGPWYRVEEAKAMEFSIPLFDMNIKEVNRTPEGNLELIVLEQTDSCVEKKFLLKKTEKPAEFEIYIPSESASYTLSVMETDYDNYILGCLENVNYREKMACAHYERRIEENKGMEEFKKIVRTLTIPYTMIEAQTREMCRV