Biology:Solute carrier family 22 member 15

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Short description: Protein-coding gene in the species Homo sapiens


A representation of the 3D structure of the protein myoglobin showing turquoise α-helices.
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Solute carrier family 22 member 15 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the SLC22A15 gene. [1]

Function

Organic ion transporters, such as SLC22A15, transport various medically and physiologically important compounds, including pharmaceuticals, toxins, hormones, neurotransmitters, and cellular metabolites. These transporters are also referred to as amphiphilic solute facilitators (ASFs).

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Further reading

This article incorporates text from the United States National Library of Medicine, which is in the public domain.