Translocator Protein

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

**Definition:** Translocator protein (169 aa, ~19 kDa) is encoded by the human TSPO gene. This protein is involved in cholesterol transport.

**Synonyms:** - Benzodiazepine Peripheral Binding Site - Isoquinoline Carboxamide-Binding Protein - Mitochondrial Benzodiazepine Receptor - Peripheral-Type Benzodiazepine Receptor - Peripheral-Type Benzodiazepine Receptor/Recognition Site - Putative Peripheral Benzodiazepine Receptor-related Protein - TSPO