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Folate Receptor-1

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Folate Receptor-1 Definition

Encoded as 2 alternative isoforms by human FOLR1 Gene (FOLR Family), high affinity Folate Receptor 1 is a protein with eight disulfide bonds and attached to the cell membrane by a GPI-anchor that mediates delivery of 5-methyltetrahydrofolate to the cell interior. (NCI)

Folate Receptor-1 Synonyms

Folate Receptor 1, Adult Folate Receptor, Adult Folate-Binding Protein, FBP, FOLR, FOLR1, FR-Alpha, Folate Receptor Alpha, MOv18, Ovarian Tumor-Associated Antigen MOv18

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