Gene Symbol | Slc7a3 |
Entrez Gene ID | 29485 |
Full Name | solute carrier family 7 member 3 |
Synonyms | Atrc3,Cat3,Slc7a2,cat-3 |
General protein information |
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Gene Type | protein-coding |
Organism | Rattus norvegicus(Norway rat) |
Genome | |
Summary | mediates sodium independent transport of L-arginine; may act as a system y+ cationic amino acid transporter in the brain; transport activity is inhibited by high potassium-induced membrane depolarization; [RGD, Feb 2006]. |