SLC36A4
Description
The SLC36A4 (solute carrier family 36 member 4) is a protein-coding gene located on chromosome 11.
SLC36A4 is a uniporter that facilitates the transport of neutral amino acids, such as L-tryptophan, proline, and alanine. This transport process is independent of sodium ions and is electroneutral, indicating that it functions via facilitated diffusion.
SLC36A4 is also known as PAT4.
Associated Diseases
- type 2 diabetes mellitus
- cancer
- dry age related macular degeneration
- type 1 diabetes mellitus
- liver hemangioma
