Neutrophil Gelatinase-Associated Lipocalin

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

**Definition:** Neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (198 aa, ~23 kDa) is encoded by the human LCN2 gene. This protein may play a role in iron transport, apoptosis, and innate immunity.

**Synonyms:** - 25 kDa Alpha-2-Microglobulin-Related Subunit Of MMP-9 - Lipocalin-2 - Migration-Stimulating Factor Inhibitor - NGAL - Oncogene 24p3 - Oncogenic Lipocalin 24p3 - Siderocalin LCN2 - Uterocalin - p25