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LMP002314

UniProt Annotations

Entry Information
Gene Namesolute carrier family 27 (fatty acid transporter), member 6
Protein EntryS27A6_HUMAN
UniProt IDQ9Y2P4
SpeciesHuman
Comments
Comment typeDescription
FunctionInvolved in translocation of long-chain fatty acids (LFCA) across the plasma membrane. Thought to function as the predominant fatty acid protein transporter in heart.
SimilarityBelongs to the ATP-dependent AMP-binding enzyme family.
Subcellular LocationMembrane ; Multi-pass membrane protein {ECO
Tissue SpecificityStrongly expressed in heart and localizes to cardiac myocytes. Expressed at moderate levels in placenta, testis, and adrenal glands. Expressed at very low levels in kidney, bladder and uterus.