The full form of RBP in Medical is Retinol Binding Protein. Retinol Binding Protein belongs to the family of proteins which has diverse functions. Retinol Binding Proteins are also known to be the carrier protein, and they can bind Retinol. In most cases, the study of Retinol Binding Protein is used to understand visceral protein mass in nutritional studies.
Retinol is a very important component during pregnancy. It is responsible for differentiating tissues. Embryos are very sensitive to alterations in retinol concentration, and any abnormality can lead to malformations or abortion. Retinol is passed from the liver with the help of Retinol Binding Protein; hence, Retinol Binding Protein acts as a carrier protein. There isn’t enough information available on how the Retinol Binding Protein releases Retinol. Further research is required in some areas related to Retinol Binding Protein. There is also no information on what happens because of the poor Retinol Binding Protein expression during pregnancy.
Other Full Forms RBP