Structural highlights
Function
TFF1_HUMAN Stabilizer of the mucous gel overlying the gastrointestinal mucosa that provides a physical barrier against various noxious agents. May inhibit the growth of calcium oxalate crystals in urine.[1]
Evolutionary Conservation
Check, as determined by ConSurfDB. You may read the explanation of the method and the full data available from ConSurf.
References
- ↑ Chutipongtanate S, Nakagawa Y, Sritippayawan S, Pittayamateekul J, Parichatikanond P, Westley BR, May FE, Malasit P, Thongboonkerd V. Identification of human urinary trefoil factor 1 as a novel calcium oxalate crystal growth inhibitor. J Clin Invest. 2005 Dec;115(12):3613-22. Epub 2005 Nov 23. PMID:16308573 doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1172/JCI25342
