Gene:
retinol binding protein 7, cellular
Gene ID:
204454
Symbol:
RBP7
Species:
1000
Description:
Due to its chemical instability and low solubility in aqueous solution, vitamin A requires cellular retinol-binding proteins (CRBPs), such as RBP7, for stability, internalization, intercellular transfer, homeostasis, and metabolism.[supplied by OMIM]