The protein encoded by this gene is involved in the acute-phase immunologic response to gram-negative bacterial infections. Gram-negative bacteria contain a glycolipid, lipopolysaccharide (LPS), on their outer cell wall. Together with bactericidal permeability-increasing protein (BPI), the encoded protein binds LPS and interacts with the CD14 receptor, probably playing a role in regulating LPS-dependent monocyte responses. Studies in mice suggest that the encoded protein is necessary for the rapid acute-phase response to LPS but not for the clearance of LPS from circulation. This protein is part of a family of structurally and functionally related proteins, including BPI, plasma cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP), and phospholipid transfer protein (PLTP). [provided by RefSeq, Apr 2012].
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Aliases for LBP Proteins
lipopolysaccharide binding protein (LBP) Proteins lipopolysaccharide binding protein (Lbp) Proteins lipopolysaccharide-binding protein (LOC100472839) Proteins BPIFD2 Proteins Bpifd2 Proteins LBP Proteins LPSBP Proteins Ly88 Proteins