Gene:
solute carrier family 7 (cationic amino acid transporter, y+ system), member 9
Gene ID:
193955
Symbol:
SLC7A9
Species:
1000
Description:
Involved in the high-affinity, sodium-independent transport of cystine and neutral and dibasic amino acids (system b(0,+)-like activity). Thought to be responsible for the high- affinity reabsorption of cystine in the kidney tubule.