Gene Symbol | SLC22A16 |
Entrez Gene ID | 85413 |
Full Name | solute carrier family 22 member 16 |
Synonyms | CT2,FLIPT2,HEL-S-18,OAT6,OCT6,OKB1,dJ261K5.1 |
General protein information |
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Gene Type | protein-coding |
Organism | Homo sapiens(human) |
Genome | |
Summary | This gene encodes a member of the organic zwitterion transporter protein family which transports carnitine. The encoded protein has also been shown to transport anticancer drugs like bleomycin (PMID: 20037140) successful treatment has been correlated with the level of activity of this transporter in tumor cells. [provided by RefSeq, Dec 2011]. |
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