| Tissue Specificity | Detected in liver (at protein level). Ubiquitous. | 
  | Post Translational Modifications |  | 
  | Function | Can bind protoporphyrin IX and may play a role in the transport of porphyrins and heme. Was initially identified as peripheral-type benzodiazepine receptor.can also bind isoquinoline carboxamides. Promotes the transport of cholesterol across mitochondrial membranes and may play a role in lipid metabolism, but its precise physiological role is controversial. According to some reports, it is not required for steroid hormone biosynthesis. | 
  | Protein Name | Translocator ProteinMitochondrial Benzodiazepine ReceptorPkbsPeripheral-Type Benzodiazepine ReceptorPbr | 
  | Database Links | Reactome: R-MMU-196108 | 
  | Cellular Localisation | Mitochondrion MembraneMulti-Pass Membrane ProteinMembrane | 
  | Alternative ELISA Names | Translocator Protein ELISA kitMitochondrial Benzodiazepine Receptor ELISA kitPkbs ELISA kitPeripheral-Type Benzodiazepine Receptor ELISA kitPbr ELISA kitTspo ELISA kitBzrp ELISA kitMbr ELISA kit | 
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