Concept information
Preferred term
Fetuins
Type
-
Topical Descriptor
Broader concept
Narrower concepts
Entry terms
- Fetuin
Scope note
- A family of calcium-binding alpha-globulins that are synthesized in the LIVER and play an essential role in maintaining the solubility of CALCIUM in the BLOOD. In addition the fetuins contain aminoterminal cystatin domains and are classified as type 3 cystatins.
History note
- 2012; use ALPHA-FETOPROTEINS 1975-2011
URI
http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D060748
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