Lipocalin 1

**Definition:** A lipocalin that was orignally characterized from human TEARS. It is expressed primarily in the LACRIMAL GLAND and the VON EBNER GLANDS. Lipocalin 1 may play a role in olfactory transduction by concentrating and delivering odorants to the ODORANT RECEPTORS.

**Tree numbers:** - D12.776.157.469.100 - D12.776.850.700

**Synonyms:** - Von Ebner's Gland Protein - Lipocalin LCN1 - Tear Lipocalin - Tear Prealbumin Protein - Von Ebner Gland Protein