odorant-binding protein 2b (OBPIIb, OBP2B)

Function

• binds & transports small hydrophobic volatile molecules

Structure

• belongs to the lipocalin family

Compartment

secreted

Alternative splicing

named isoforms=3

Expression

• strongly expressed in genital sphere organs such as prostate & mammary glands

More general terms

• carrier protein (transporter)
• secreted protein

Database

• OMIM: https://mirror.omim.org/entry/604606
• UniProt: http://www.uniprot.org/uniprot/Q9NPH6.html