Alternative Names
Protein AMBP; Alpha-1-Microglobulin; Protein HC; Alpha-1 Microglycoprotein; Complex-Forming Glycoprotein Heterogeneous in Charge; Inter-Alpha-Trypsin Inhibitor Light Chain; ITI-LC; Bikunin; EDC1; HI-30; Uronic-Acid-Rich Protein; Trypstatin; AMBP; HCP; ITIL
Background
Protein AMBP belongs to the calycin superfamily and Lipocalin family. AMBP can be cleaved into three chains: α-1-microglobulin, inter-α-trypsin inhibitor light chain and trypstatin. AMBP is expressed by the liver and secreted in plasma. α-1-microglobulin occurs in many physiological fluids including the plasma, urine, and cerebrospinal fluid. Inter-α-trypsin inhibitor is present in the plasma and urine. α-1-microglobulin occurs as a monomer and also in complexes with IgA and albumin, Inter-α-trypsin inhibitor inhibits trypsin, plasmin and lysosomal granulocytic elastase. Trypstatin act as a trypsin inhibitor, exists in a monomer forms and also occurs as a complex with tryptase in mast cells.
Note
For Research Use Only , Not for Diagnostic Use.