It is unclear whether other serpins can adopt this conformer, and whether this conformation has a functional role, but it is speculated that the δ-conformation may be adopted by Thyroxine-binding globulin during thyroxine release.
It is unclear whether other serpins can adopt this conformer, and whether this conformation has a functional role. The δ-conformation may be adopted by Thyroxine-binding globulin during thyroxine release. This was what it is speculated.