Gene Symbol | SLC40A1 |
Entrez Gene ID | 30061 |
Full Name | solute carrier family 40 member 1 |
Synonyms | FPN1,HFE4,IREG1,MST079,MSTP079,MTP1,SLC11A3 |
General protein information |
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Gene Type | protein-coding |
Organism | Homo sapiens(human) |
Genome | |
Summary | The protein encoded by this gene is a cell membrane protein that may be involved in iron export from duodenal epithelial cells. Defects in this gene are a cause of hemochromatosis type 4 (HFE4). [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]. |
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Disorder Html: | Hemochromatosis, type 4, 606069 (3) |