RBP1 — Retinol binding protein 1
RBP1 belongs to a gene co-expression module in 2 of 28 SCUBA cell types. Each module groups genes that rise and fall together in that cell type; the genes it shares a module with are its closest co-expression partners there.
RBP1's module in each cell type
| Cell type | Module | Shares the module with | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fibroblasts | CYGB+ Quiescent Fibroblast Housekeeping | CCND1, CYGB, FARP1, FGFR4, FXYD5, NCAM1, NEGR1, NOVA1 +5 more | View in SCUBA |
| Lymphatic endothelial | Type I Interferon Inflammation | BST2, CD74, CLEC14A, HLA-DRA, HLA-DRB1, IFI6, IFIT1, IFIT2 +4 more | View in SCUBA |
About the gene
| Synonyms | CRABP-I, CRBP, CRBP1, CRBPI, RBPC |
|---|---|
| Chromosome | 3: 139517434-139539829 |
| Predicted location | Intracellular |
| Essential gene | No |
| Protein class | Metabolic proteins, Predicted intracellular proteins |
| Biological process | Transport |
Function
Cytoplasmic retinol-binding protein. Accepts retinol from the transport protein STRA6, and thereby contributes to retinol uptake, storage and retinoid homeostasis.
Human Protein Atlas · Open Targets · UniProt
Gene annotation from the Human Protein Atlas and UniProt; see sources & licences.