Human Alpha-1-acid glycoprotein 1,AGP1 ELI

Functions as transport protein in the blood stream.

Binds various ligands in the interior of its beta-barrel domain.

Also binds synthetic drugs and influences their distribution and availability in the body.

Appears to function in modulating the activity of the immune system during the acute-phase reaction.

{ECO:0000269|PubMed:17008009, ECO:0000269|PubMed:17321687}.