Solute carrier family 17 member 4 (SLC17A4)

Solute carrier family 17 member 4 (SLC17A4) is a membrane transporter protein belonging to the solute carrier (SLC) superfamily, specifically the SLC17 family, which includes vesicular glutamate and organic anion transporters[1]. SLC17A4 is predicted to be involved in the sodium/phosphate co-transport and/or transport of other charged organic molecules across cellular membranes, though its substrate specificity and physiological role are less well-defined than other SLC17 family members[1]. Like other SLC transporters, SLC17A4 is an integral membrane protein characterized by multiple transmembrane domains[1]. While the broader SLC17 family participates in critical physiological functions, including neurotransmitter transport and metabolic substrate flux, detailed biological or therapeutic roles for SLC17A4 itself remain incompletely characterized. As with other SLC proteins, research is ongoing to clarify its function, disease relevance, and therapeutic potential[3].

Other names

SLC17A4Solute carrier family 17 member 4Vesicular glutamate transporter 4