Biology:Zinc transporter 1

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Short description: Protein found in humans


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Zinc transporter 1 is a protein which in humans is encoded by the SLC30A1 gene.[1][2]

Function

SLC30A1 modulates zinc permeation through the L-type calcium channel. SLC30A1 downregulates not only Zn++ influx, but also Ca++ influx, thereby protecting cells from the effects of excessive cation permeation.[3]

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