About The Medical Condition Calciferol-Binding Protein

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Calciferol-Binding Protein

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What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Calciferol-Binding Protein?

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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