Literature associating RBP4 and protein-energy malnutrition
RBP4 [ENSP00000360522]
Retinol binding protein 4, plasma; Retinol-binding protein that mediates retinol transport in blood plasma. Delivers retinol from the liver stores to the peripheral tissues (Probable). Transfers the bound all-trans retinol to STRA6, that then facilitates retinol transport across the cell membrane; Belongs to the calycin superfamily. Lipocalin family.
Synonyms: RBP4, RBP4p, hRBP4, P02753, Q5VY30 ...