FEATURES

FAMILY

DESCRIPTION

Also known as FOLR1_HUMAN, FOLR1, FOLR. Binds to folate and reduced folic acid derivatives and mediates delivery of 5-methyltetrahydrofolate and folate analogs into the interior of cells. Has high affinity for folate and folic acid analogs at neutral pH. Exposure to slightly acidic pH after receptor endocytosis triggers a conformation change that strongly reduces its affinity for folates and mediates their release. Required for normal embryonic development and normal cell proliferation.

EXTERNAL LINKS

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enzyme classification
PhosphoSitePlus

FOLR1

Folate receptor alpha

FOLR1

Molecular Synopsis