UniprotKB/SwissProt ID: P02761 (P02761)
Gene Name:
Organism: Rattus norvegicus (Rat)
Function: Major urinary proteins (Mups) bind and release pheromones. They may also protect pheromones from oxidation. In this context, they play a role in the regulation of social behaviors, such as aggression, mating, pup-suckling, territory establishment and dominance. Acts as a kairomone, detected by the prey vomeronasal organ and inducing fear reactions in mice
Other Modifications: View all modification sites in dbPTM
Protein Subcellular Localization: Cytoplasm, cytosol. Secreted
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