An alpha-globulin found in the plasma of man and other vertebrates. It is apparently synthesized in the liver and carries vitamin D and its metabolites through the circulation and mediates the response of tissue. It is also known as group-specific component (Gc). Gc subtypes are used to determine specific phenotypes and gene frequencies. These data are employed in the classification of population groups, paternity investigations, and in forensic medicine.

Descriptor ID	D014809
MeSH Number(s)	D12.776.157.920
Concept/Terms	Vitamin D-Binding Protein Vitamin D-Binding Protein Vitamin D Binding Protein 25-Hydroxycholecalciferol-Binding Protein 25 Hydroxycholecalciferol Binding Protein 25-Hydroxyvitamin D-Binding Protein 25 Hydroxyvitamin D Binding Protein Vitamin D-Binding Globulin Globulin, Vitamin D-Binding Vitamin D Binding Globulin Gc Globulin Globulin, Gc Group-Specific Component Globulin Component Globulin, Group-Specific Globulin, Group-Specific Component Group Specific Component Globulin Transcalciferin 25-HCC-Binding Protein 25 HCC Binding Protein Calciferol-Binding Protein Calciferol Binding Protein

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