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Organic zwitterions/cation transporters (OCTN) C
Unless otherwise stated all data on this page refer to the human proteins. Gene information is provided for human (Hs), mouse (Mm) and rat (Rn).
Overview
Organic zwitterions/cation transporters (OCTN) function as organic cation uniporters, organic cation/proton exchangers or sodium/L-carnitine co-transporters.
Transporters
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OCTN1 (Organic cation/carnitine transporter 1 / SLC22A4) C Show summary » |
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OCTN2 (Organic cation/carnitine transporter 2 / SLC22A5) C Show summary » |
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CT2 (Carnitine transporter 2 / SLC22A16) C Show summary » |
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Further reading
How to cite this family page
Database page citation (select format):
Concise Guide to PHARMACOLOGY citation:
Alexander SPH, Gibb AJ, Kelly E, Mathie AA, Peach CJ, Veale EL, Armstrong JF, Faccenda E, Harding SD, Southan C, Davies JA et al. (2025) The Concise Guide to PHARMACOLOGY 2025/26: Transporters. Br J Pharmacol. 182: S404-S496.
Mutations in the SLC22A5 gene lead to primary carnitine deficiency [1].