Proton-coupled amino acid transporter 2

Proton-coupled amino acid transporter 2 is a protein which in humans is encoded by the SLC36A2 gene.

Function

SLC36A2 transports small amino acids (glycine, alanine, and proline) and also the D-enantiomers and select amino acid derivatives, such as gamma-aminobutyric acid.

Clinical significance

Mutations in the SLC36A2 gene are associated with Iminoglycinuria.

See also

• Proton coupled amino acid transporter

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