Sex Hormone-Binding Globulin

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

**Definition:** Sex hormone-binding globulin (402 aa, ~44 kDa) is encoded by the human SHBG gene. This protein is involved in steroid transport.

**Synonyms:** - ABP - Androgen Binding Protein - Androgen-Binding Protein - SBP - SHBG - Sex Steroid-Binding Protein - TeBG - Testis-Specific Androgen-Binding Protein - Testosterone Estradiol Binding Globulin - Testosterone-Binding Beta-Globulin - Testosterone-Estradiol-Binding Globulin - Testosterone-Estrogen-Binding Globulin