SLC43A2 Gene Summary [Human]

This gene encodes a member of the L-amino acid transporter-3 or SLC43 family of transporters. The encoded protein mediates sodium-, chloride-, and pH-independent transport of L-isomers of neutral amino acids, including leucine, phenylalanine, valine and methionine. This protein may contribute to the transfer of amino acids across the placental membrane to the fetus. [provided by RefSeq, Mar 2016]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
SLC43A2
Official Name
solute carrier family 43 member 2 [Source:HGNC Symbol;Acc:HGNC:23087]
Ensembl ID
ENSG00000167703
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 124935 Ensembl: ENSG00000167703
Aliases solute carrier family 43 member 2
Synonyms 7630402D21Rik, LAT4, RGD1305819, solute carrier family 43 member 2, solute carrier family 43, member 2
Species
Human, Homo sapiens
OrthologiesMouseRat

Protein Domains

A protein domain is a distinct structural or functional region within a protein that can evolve, function, and exist independently of the rest of the protein chain. These domains in human SLC43A2 often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
  • phenylalanine transporter
  • isoleucine transporter
  • leucine transporter
  • L-amino acid transporter
  • protein binding
  • amino acid transporter
  • methionine transporter
  • transporter

Top Findings

The most significant associations for this gene, including commonly observed domains, pathway involvement, and functional highlights based on current data.
binds
disease
  • metastasis
  • non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus
regulated by
regulates
  • reactive oxygen species
  • 3,3'-diiodothyronine
  • ligands of SLC43A1 and SLC43A2
  • L-amino acid
  • L-phenylalanine
  • 3-iodo-L-tyrosine
  • amino acids
role in cell
  • accumulation in
  • cell proliferation
  • migration
  • invasion by

Subcellular Expression

Locations within the cell where the protein is known or predicted to be active, providing insight into its function and cellular context.
  • Plasma Membrane
  • basolateral membrane

Gene Ontology Annotations

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the human SLC43A2 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • isoleucine transport
  • neutral amino acid transport
  • negative regulation of amino acid transport
  • phenylalanine transport
  • amino acid transport
  • methionine transport
  • leucine transport

Cellular Component

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • basolateral plasma membrane
  • plasma membrane

Molecular Function

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • L-amino acid transmembrane transporter activity
  • protein binding
  • L-isoleucine transmembrane transporter activity
  • neutral amino acid transmembrane transporter activity
  • amino acid transmembrane transporter activity
  • L-phenylalanine transmembrane transporter activity
  • L-methionine transmembrane transporter activity
  • L-leucine transmembrane transporter activity

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