Proton-coupled amino acid transporter 1 is a
protein
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that in humans is encoded by the ''SLC36A1''
gene
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This gene encodes a member of the eukaryote-specific
amino acid/auxin permease (AAAP) 1 transporter family. The encoded protein functions as a proton-dependent, small amino acid transporter. This gene is clustered with related family members on chromosome 5q33.1.
See also
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Solute carrier family
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Proton coupled amino acid transporter
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Solute carrier family
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