SLC25A39
Description
The SLC25A39 (solute carrier family 25 member 39) is a protein-coding gene located on chromosome 17.
SLC25A39 is a human gene that encodes a protein responsible for transporting glutathione into mitochondria. Glutathione is a crucial antioxidant that helps protect cells from damage. The SLC25A39 protein is essential for the proper function of mitochondria, which are the energy-producing organelles within cells.
SLC25A39 is a mitochondrial transporter that imports glutathione into mitochondria. Glutathione is a key antioxidant and is produced in the cytosol. Mitochondrial glutathione is crucial for the activity and stability of proteins containing iron-sulfur clusters, and it is also essential for erythropoiesis.
SLC25A39 is also known as CGI-69, CGI69.
