CALCIFEROL BINDING PROTEIN
\kˈalsɪfəɹˌɒl bˈa͡ɪndɪŋ pɹˈə͡ʊtiːn], \kˈalsɪfəɹˌɒl bˈaɪndɪŋ pɹˈəʊtiːn], \k_ˈa_l_s_ɪ_f_ə_ɹ_ˌɒ_l b_ˈaɪ_n_d_ɪ_ŋ p_ɹ_ˈəʊ_t_iː_n]\
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An alpha-globulin found in the plasma of man and other vertebrates. It is apparently synthesized in the liver and carries vitamin D and its metabolites through the circulation and mediates the response of tissue. It is also known as group-specific component (Gc). Gc subtypes are used to determine specific phenotypes and gene frequencies. These data are employed in the classification of population groups, paternity investigations, and in forensic medicine.
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hydromorphic
- [Greek] Structurally adapted to an aquatic environment, as organs of water plants.
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