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Solute carrier family 66 member 3 (SLC66A3)

Target: SLC66A3
Molecular classification: Transporter, Solute carrier (SLC) family, Membrane protein

Overview

Solute carrier family 66 member 3 (SLC66A3) is an integral membrane protein belonging to the SLC superfamily of transporters, specifically the SLC66 family[4]. SLC66A3 is characterized by having several transmembrane domains and is predicted to localize to cellular membranes, suggesting a role in transmembrane solute transport, possibly related to amino acid transport, similar to other SLC family members[3][5][7]. Its precise physiological substrate and function in humans have not been definitively determined. SLC66A3 is conserved in vertebrates, with putative membrane localization confirmed in model organisms[3]. Unlike better-characterized SLC members, there are no drugs known to interact with SLC66A3, nor is there evidence supporting its role as a therapeutic target or disease biomarker. Current data support its annotation as a general membrane transporter without a specified substrate or established clinical relevance[3][4][5][7].

Other names: SLC66A3C2orf22PQLC3MGC33602PQ-loop repeat-containing protein 3PQ loop repeat containing 3

Mechanism of action

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Biological functions

Likely involved in transmembrane transport (general function of the SLC family)Predicted to be integral to the membraneThe SLC66 family is annotated as putative amino acid transporters, but SLC66A3’s precise substrate and physiological role remain uncharacterized

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