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Fetuins MeSH Descriptor Data 2023


MeSH Heading
Fetuins
Tree Number(s)
D12.776.124.790.106.304
D12.776.157.125.283
D12.776.215.625
D12.776.377.715.085.304
Unique ID
D060748
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D060748
Scope Note
A family of calcium-binding alpha-globulins that are synthesized in the LIVER and play an essential role in maintaining the solubility of CALCIUM in the BLOOD. In addition the fetuins contain aminoterminal cystatin domains and are classified as type 3 cystatins.
Entry Term(s)
Fetuin
Registry Number
0
Previous Indexing
alpha-Fetoproteins (1975-2011)
Public MeSH Note
2012; see ALPHA-FETOPROTEINS 1975-2011
History Note
2012; use ALPHA-FETOPROTEINS 1975-2011
Date Established
2012/01/01
Date of Entry
2011/06/24
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