Definition: An 86-amino acid polypeptide, found in central and peripheral tissues, that displaces diazepam from the benzodiazepine recognition site on the gamma-aminobutyric acid receptor (RECEPTORS, GABA). It also binds medium- and long-chain acyl-CoA esters and serves as an acyl-CoA transporter. This peptide regulates lipid metabolism.
Other names Protein, Acyl-CoA-Binding; Peptide, DBI; Medium Chain Acyl CoA Binding Protein; Inhibitor, Diazepam Binding; Binding Inhibitor, Diazepam; Acyl CoA Binding Protein; Medium-Chain Acyl CoA-Binding Protein; EpDBI; Endozepine; DBI Peptide; Acyl-CoA-Binding Protein