SLC7A2 solute carrier family 7 member 2 [ Homo sapiens (human) ]
Source: NCBI Gene (ID 6542)
Source: NCBI Gene (ID 6542)
Symbol: SLC7A2
Full name: solute carrier family 7 member 2
Gene type: protein coding
RefSeq status: REVIEWED
Organism: Homo sapiens
Also known as: ATRC2; CAT2; HCAT2
Summary: The protein encoded by this gene is a cationic amino acid transporter and a member of the APC (amino acid-polyamine-organocation) family of transporters. The encoded membrane protein is responsible for the cellular uptake of arginine, lysine and ornithine. Three transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Oct 2011]
Expression: Broad expression in liver (RPKM 59.2), thyroid (RPKM 35.6) and 15 other tissues
Orthologs: mouse
Gene size: 76498bp
Exon count: 18