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Member database | PANTHER |
PANTHER type | family |
Short name | BCAA_transport_permease AI |
Description
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The LivHM family is involved in the high-affinity transport of branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) such as leucine, isoleucine, and valine. Members of this family function as part of a binding-protein-dependent transport system, which is likely responsible for the translocation of BCAAs across the cell membrane without the need for sodium ions. This system is specific not only for BCAAs but also for alanine and threonine, indicating a broader substrate specificity within the amino acid transport process. The permease proteins of the LivHM family play a crucial role in the uptake of essential amino acids, which are vital for protein synthesis and metabolic processes in the cell.