Gif

Gene Symbol Gif
Entrez Gene 14603
Alt Symbol AV073125
Species Mouse
Gene Type protein-coding
Description gastric intrinsic factor
Other Description IF|INF|intrinsic factor
Swissprots Q8C5C1 P52787
Accessions AAA37881 EDL41439 P52787 AK078933 BAC37468 BC118519 AAI18520 L24191 AAA37882 XM_006526688 XP_006526751 NM_008118 NP_032144
Function Promotes absorption of the essential vitamin cobalamin (Cbl) in the ileum. After interaction with CUBN, the GIF-cobalamin complex is internalized via receptor-mediated endocytosis (By similarity). {ECO:0000250}.
Subcellular Location Secreted.
Tissue Specificity Gastric mucosa.
Top Pathways Vitamin digestion and absorption