SLC39 family of metal ion transporters


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Along with the SLC30 family, SLC39 family members regulate zinc movement in cells. SLC39 metal ion transporters accumulate zinc into the cytosol. Membrane topology modelling suggests the presence of eight TM regions with both termini extracellular. The mechanism for zinc transport for many members is unknown but appears to involve co-transport of bicarbonate ions [2-3].


Unless otherwise stated all data refer to the human proteins. Gene information is provided for human (Hs), mouse (Mm) and rat (Rn).

Transporters

Zinc transporter 1 (SLC39A1) Show »

Zinc transporter 2 (SLC39A2) Show »

Zinc transporter 3 (SLC39A3) Show »

Zinc transporter 4 (SLC39A4) Show »

metal ion transporter 5 (SLC39A5) Show »

Zinc transporter 6 (SLC39A6) Show »

Zinc transporter 7 (SLC39A7) Show »

Zinc transporter 8 (SLC39A8) Show »

Zinc transporter 9 (SLC39A9) Show »

Zinc transporter 10 (SLC39A10) Show »

Zinc transporter 11 (SLC39A11) Show »

Zinc transporter 12 (SLC39A12) Show »

Zinc transporter 13 (SLC39A13) Show »

Zinc transporter 14 (SLC39A14) Show »


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