Alias |
A1AG1,AGP 1,AGP A,AGP,AGP1,Alpha 1 acid glycoprotein,Alpha-1-acid glycoprotein 1,alpha-1-AGP,Epididymis secretory sperm binding protein Li 153w,glycoprotein,alpha-1-acid,of serum,HEL S 153w,OMD 1,ORM,ORM1,Orosomucoid 1,Orosomucoid-1 |
Background |
This gene encodes a key acute phase plasma protein. Because of its increase due to acute inflammation, this protein is classified as an acute-phase reactant. The specific function of this protein has not yet been determined; however, it may be involved in aspects of immunosuppression. |