AZGP1 - alpha-2-glycoprotein 1, zinc-binding

Involved in cell adhesion and detection of chemical stimulus involved in sensory perception of bitter taste. Located in extracellular space. Implicated in prostate carcinoma. Biomarker of several diseases, including gastrointestinal system cancer (multiple); kidney failure (multiple); liver cirrhosis; lung adenocarcinoma; and obesity. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Oct 2024]