Fatty Acid-Binding Protein, Liver

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

**Definition:** Fatty acid-binding protein, liver (127 aa, ~14 kDa) is encoded by the human FABP1 gene. This protein is involved in binding to bilirubin, and fatty acids and their acetyl coenzyme A derivatives.

**Synonyms:** - FABP1 - Fatty Acid Binding Protein 1, Liver - Fatty Acid-Binding Protein 1 - L-FABP - L-Type Fatty Acid-Binding Protein - Liver Fatty Acid-Binding Protein - Liver-Type Fatty Acid-Binding Protein - Z Protein