HEBP1_HUMAN Protein

Name Heme-binding protein 1
Description May bind free porphyrinogens that may be present in the cell and thus facilitate removal of these potentially toxic compound. Binds with a high affinity to one molecule of heme or porphyrins. It binds metalloporphyrins, free porphyrins and N-methylprotoporphyrin with similar affinities.
UniProt ID Q9NRV9
Gene HEBP1