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Member database | PANTHER |
PANTHER type | family |
Short name | AminoAcid_Transporter AI |
Description
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The protein family is involved in the transport of amino acids across cellular membranes. Members of the family function as transporters or antiporters, often forming heterodimers with SLC3A2 or other proteins to mediate the exchange of amino acids. They can transport a variety of amino acids, including large neutral amino acids, cationic amino acids, and small neutral L- and D-amino acids. Some members are involved in the uptake of essential amino acids, thyroid hormones, and compounds like L-DOPA and methylmercury complexes, playing roles in nutrient absorption, neurotransmission, cellular signaling, and detoxification. The family includes transporters that participate in the regulation of mTORC1 signaling, glycinergic inhibitory neurotransmission, and nitric oxide synthesis. They are part of the amino acid-polyamine-organocation (APC) superfamily and the L-type amino acid transporter (LAT) family.