NCIt synonyms : S100 Calcium-Binding Protein A9; L1Ag; Leukocyte L1 Complex Heavy Chain; MIF; CFAG; CGLB; NIF; Calprotectin L1H Subunit; Migration Inhibitory Factor-Related Protein 14; p14; CAGB; S100A9; MRP14; Calgranulin-B; Myeloid-Related Protein 14; MRP-14; S100 Calcium Binding Protein-A9;
NCIt related terms : S100 calcium binding protein A9; calgranulin B;
NCIt definition : Protein S100-A9 (114 aa, 13 kDa) is encoded by the human S100A9 gene. This protein
plays a role in the regulation of leukocyte functions and binding to calcium and zinc.;
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A protein that is made by many different types of cells and is involved
in processes that take place both inside and outside of the cell. It is made in larger
amounts in inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, and in some types of
cancer. It is being studied as a biomarker for breast cancer.;
Codes from synonyms : CDR0000551754; CDR0000572151;