MFSD2A MFSD2 lysolipid transporter A, lysophospholipid [ Homo sapiens (human) ]
Source: NCBI Gene (ID 84879)
Symbol: MFSD2A
Full name: MFSD2 lysolipid transporter A, lysophospholipid
Gene type: protein coding
RefSeq status: REVIEWED
Organism: Homo sapiens
Also known as: HsMFSD2A; MCPH15; MFSD2; NEDMISBA; NLS1; SLC59A1
Summary: The protein encoded by this gene is a transmembrane protein and sodium-dependent lysophosphatidylcholine transporter. The encoded protein is involved in the establishment of the blood-brain barrier and is required for brain growth and function. Defects in this gene are a cause of a progressive microcephaly syndrome. [provided by RefSeq, Mar 2017]
Expression: Broad expression in testis (RPKM 27.5), lung (RPKM 23.6) and 14 other tissues
Orthologs: mouse
Gene size: 14812bp
Exon count: 14