SLC6A18

Protein-coding gene in the species Homo sapiens From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Solute carrier family 6, member 18 also known as SLC6A18 is a protein which in humans is encoded by the SLC6A18 gene.[5][6]

AliasesSLC6A18, Xtrp2, solute carrier family 6 member 18
End1,246,189 bp[1]
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SLC6A18
Identifiers
AliasesSLC6A18, Xtrp2, solute carrier family 6 member 18
External IDsOMIM: 610300; MGI: 1336892; HomoloGene: 40785; GeneCards: SLC6A18; OMA:SLC6A18 - orthologs
Orthologs
SpeciesHumanMouse
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RefSeq (mRNA)

NM_182632

RefSeq (protein)

NP_872438

Location (UCSC)Chr 5: 1.23 – 1.25 MbChr 13: 73.81 – 73.83 Mb
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Function

The SLC6 family of proteins, which includes SLC6A18, acts as specific transporters for neurotransmitters, amino acids, and osmolytes like betaine, taurine, and creatine. SLC6 proteins are sodium cotransporters that derive the energy for solute transport from the electrochemical gradient for sodium ions.[6][7]

Clinical significance

Mutations in the SLC6A18 gene are associated with iminoglycinuria.[8]

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