Zinc transporter 1

Zinc transporter 1 is a protein which in humans is encoded by the SLC30A1 gene.

Function

SLC30A1 modulates zinc permeation through the L-type calcium channel. SLC30A1 downregulates not only Zn⁺⁺ influx, but also Ca⁺⁺ influx, thereby protecting cells from the effects of excessive cation permeation.

See also

• Solute carrier family

References

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