SLC31A1 solute carrier family 31 member 1 [ Homo sapiens (human) ]
Source: NCBI Gene (ID 1317)
Source: NCBI Gene (ID 1317)
Symbol: SLC31A1
Full name: solute carrier family 31 member 1
Gene type: protein coding
RefSeq status: REVIEWED
Organism: Homo sapiens
Also known as: COPT1; CTR1
Summary: The protein encoded by this gene is a high-affinity copper transporter found in the cell membrane. The encoded protein functions as a homotrimer to effect the uptake of dietary copper. [provided by RefSeq, Aug 2011]
Expression: Ubiquitous expression in liver (RPKM 33.0), duodenum (RPKM 22.8) and 25 other tissues
Orthologs: mouse
Gene size: 42949bp
Exon count: 5