SLC23A2


Description

The SLC23A2 (solute carrier family 23 member 2) is a protein-coding gene located on chromosome 20.

SLC23A2 is a gene that encodes a protein involved in the absorption and distribution of vitamin C in the body. This protein is one of two transporters responsible for vitamin C uptake, and it plays a key role in tissue-specific vitamin C absorption. The gene was previously known as SLC23A1.

SLC23A2 is a sodium/ascorbate cotransporter that facilitates the electrogenic uptake of vitamin C. It transports two sodium ions (Na+) for every ascorbate molecule.

SLC23A2 is also known as NBTL1, SLC23A1, SVCT2, YSPL2.

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