SLC7A4


Description

The SLC7A4 (solute carrier family 7 member 4) is a protein-coding gene located on chromosome 22.

Cationic amino acid transporter 4 is a protein encoded by the SLC7A4 gene in humans. It plays a role in the transport of cationic amino acids, such as arginine, lysine, and ornithine.

Transports cationic amino acids, including arginine, lysine, and ornithine.

SLC7A4 is also known as CAT-4, CAT4, HCAT3, VH.

Associated Diseases



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