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LCN2

lipocalin 2

LCN2 identifies lipocalin 2 in Homo sapiens (Human). This target record connects NCBI Gene 3934, UniProtKB P80188 and related ABMIUM catalogue products.

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OrganismMultiple species; representative: Homo sapiens (Human) NCBI Gene3934 UniProtP80188

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Alternative names and identifiers

Names used across publications, databases and supplier catalogues.

NGALNeutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalinLipocalin-224p3HNLMSFIp25Sip24NRL

Biological function

LCN2 (NGAL) is an iron-trafficking lipocalin involved in innate immunity and other cellular processes. It binds iron-associated siderophores and can alter cellular iron availability depending on context.

Research context

LCN2 is studied in innate immunity, iron homeostasis, neutrophil biology, renal injury and development, and inflammatory responses.