Neuron-Specific Calcium-Binding Protein Hippocalcin

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

**Definition:** Neuron-specific calcium-binding protein hippocalcin (193 aa, ~22 kDa) is encoded by the human HPCA gene. This protein plays a role in both calcium binding and the modulation of photoreceptor-mediated signal transduction.

**Synonyms:** - BDR-2 - Calcium-Binding Protein BDR-2 - HPCA - HPCA Protein - Hippocalcin - Neuron Specific Calcium Binding Protein Hippocalcin - p23K