Biopolymers and cell. 2000; 16 (4): 247 - 259

Cellular retinol-binding proteins. The properties and functions

5. V. Chetyrkin, L. A. Chernukhina, G. V. Donchenko

Here we report the current data about the properties and functions of two representatives of the retinoid binding protein family — cellular retinol-binding protein type I and type II. Participation of these proteins in the intracellular transport and metabolism of vitamin A are discussed.