Solute carrier family 35 member G5 (SLC35G5)

Solute carrier family 35 member G5 (SLC35G5) is a protein encoded by the SLC35G5 gene in humans[1][2][6][7]. SLC35G5 is predicted to be a multi-pass membrane transporter belonging to the SLC35 family, which primarily includes nucleotide sugar transporters[3]. It is expressed in placenta and testis[1]. The exact physiological substrate and function are uncharacterized, and it is not currently considered a therapeutic target, nor are there known disease associations or drug interactions[1][3][7]. Alternative names include AMAC1L2 and acyl-malonyl-condensing enzyme 1-like protein 2, based on sequence similarity, but these aliases do not denote established catalytic function[1][6]. No data supports involvement in major biological signaling, enzyme activity, or clinical pharmacology. If more functional/structural details become available (such as substrate specificity, transport mechanism, or disease linkage), the target may be reclassified. Current information supports its designation as an uncharacterized SLC family member, likely involved in nucleotide-sugar transport, but not yet confirmed as a therapeutic target.

Other names

AMACAMAC1L2Acyl-malonyl-condensing enzyme 1-like protein 2Acyl-malonyl condensing enzyme 1-like 2protein AMAC1L2solute carrier family 35, member G5SLC35G5