QuickView for hemopexin (gene)

Gene Symbol:

HPX Homo sapiens

Full name:

hemopexin

Synonyms:

HX, hemopexin, beta-1B-glycoprotein

Genomic Location:

Chr 11: 6409017-6418769

Description:

This gene encodes a plasma glycoprotein that binds heme with high affinity. The encoded protein is an acute phase protein that transports heme from the plasma to the liver and may be involved in protecting cells from oxidative stress.

This gene encodes a plasma glycoprotein that binds heme with high affinity. The encoded protein is an acute phase protein that transports heme from the plasma to the liver and may be involved in protecting cells from oxidative stress.

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Orthologs:

Mus musculus ,  Rattus norvegicus ,  Macaca mulatta ,  Danio rerio ,  Gallus gallus ,  Pan troglodytes ,  Bos taurus ,  Canis lupus familiaris

External Links:

Entrez Gene

Transcription Factor
Binding Sites:

TGGAAA_NFAT_Q4_01 ,  TGACCTY_ERR1_Q2 ,  ZIC2_01 ,  ER_Q6_02 ,  SMAD_Q6

Cytogenetic Map:

11p15.4

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