Translationally-Controlled Tumor Protein

**Semantic type:** Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein

**Definition:** Translationally-controlled tumor protein (172 aa, ~20 kDa) is encoded by the human TPT1 gene. This protein is involved in both calcium binding and microtubule polymerization.

**Synonyms:** - Fortilin - HRF - Histamine-Releasing Factor - TCTP - Translationally Controlled Tumor Protein - p23