Gene:
solute carrier family 7 (cationic amino acid transporter, y+ system), member 8
Gene ID:
192328
Symbol:
SLC7A8
Species:
1000
Description:
Sodium-independent, high-affinity transport of large neutral amino acids. Has higher affinity for L-phenylalanine that lat1. L-alanine is transported at physiological concentrations. Plays a role in basolateral (re)absorption of neutral amino acids.