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Symbol RBP2 contributors: mct/npt/pgu - updated : 01-09-2009
HGNC name retinol binding protein 2, cellular
HGNC id 9920
ASSOCIATED DISORDERS
corresponding disease(s)
Other morbid association(s)
TypeGene ModificationChromosome rearrangementProtein expressionProtein Function
constitutional       loss of function
inhibits proliferation and induces senescence
Susceptibility
Variant & Polymorphism
Candidate gene
Marker
Therapy target
SystemTypeDisorderPubmed
cancer  
potential target for cancer therapy, and RBP2-inhibitory drugs, should they be developed, would have anticancer activity
ANIMAL & CELL MODELS