I-alpha-I like inhibitor (I-alpha-LI)

Function

• carrier of hyaluronan in serum (putative)
• binding protein between hyaluronan & other matrix proteins, including those on cell surfaces
• may regulate localization, synthesis & degradation of hyaluronan

Structure

• subunits: ITIH2 & bikunin

Compartment

plasma: presumptive inter-alpha-globulin

More general terms

• molecular complex
• protease inhibitor
• inter alpha globulin