ABMIUM target intelligence

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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Research context & evidence

About LCN2

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Biology

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.

Experimental context

Research context

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

Identifiers

Alternative names

Names used across publications, databases and supplier catalogues.

NGALNeutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalinLipocalin-224p3HNLMSFIp25Sip24NRL