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Diazepam Binding Inhibitor

Medical Definition:	An 86-amino acid polypeptide, found in central and peripheral tissues, that displaces diazepam from the benzodiazepine recognition site on the gamma-aminobutyric acid receptor (RECEPTORS, GABA). It also binds medium- and long-chain acyl-CoA esters and serves as an acyl-CoA transporter. This peptide regulates lipid metabolism.
Also Called:	Medium-Chain Acyl CoA-Binding Protein
Previously Indexed:	Carrier Proteins (1992-2001),Nerve Tissue Proteins (1984-1986),Neuropeptides (1987-1992)

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