FGL1

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Fibrinogen-like protein 1 (FGL-1) is a protein that is structurally related to fibrinogen. In humans, FLG-1 is encoded by the FGL1 gene.[1][2] Four splice variants exist for this gene.

Function

Fibrinogen-like protein 1 is a member of the fibrinogen family of proteins, which also includes fibrinogen, fibrinogen-like protein 2, and clotting factors V, VIII, and XIII. FGL-1 is homologous to the carboxy terminus of the fibrinogen beta- and gamma- subunits which contains the four conserved cysteines of that are common to all members of the fibrinogen family. However, FGL-1 lacks the platelet-binding site, cross-linking region, and thrombin-sensitive site which allow the other members of the fibrinogen family to aid in fibrin clot formation.[2]

Clinical significance

FGL-1 may play a role in the development of hepatocellular carcinomas.[2]

References

  1. Yamamoto T, Gotoh M, Sasaki H, Terada M, Kitajima M, Hirohashi S (Jul 1993). "Molecular cloning and initial characterization of a novel fibrinogen-related gene, HFREP-1". Biochem Biophys Res Commun. 193 (2): 681–7. doi:10.1006/bbrc.1993.1678. PMID 8390249.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Entrez Gene: FGL1 fibrinogen-like 1".

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