Gene:
group-specific component (vitamin D binding protein)
Gene ID:
208628
Symbol:
GC
Species:
1000
Description:
The protein encoded by this gene belongs to the albumin gene family. It is a multifunctional protein found in plasma, ascitic fluid, cerebrospinal fluid and on the surface of many cell types. It binds to vitamin D and its plasma metabolites and transports them to target tissues.