Protein Name MFSD2 lysolipid transporter A, lysophospholipid
Organism Homo sapiens
Gene ID 84879
Gene Symbol

MFSD2A

UniProt Q8NA29 (NLS1_HUMAN), Q71RE4 (Q71RE4_HUMAN), E7EPI8 (E7EPI8_HUMAN), B4DNN7 (B4DNN7_HUMAN)
Relationships Total Number of functionally related compound(s) : 36
Total Number of Articles : 45
Description

MFSD2 lysolipid transporter A, lysophospholipid

Gene Summary

The protein encoded by this gene is a transmembrane protein and sodium-dependent lysophosphatidylcholine transporter. The encoded protein is involved in the establishment of the blood-brain barrier and is required for brain growth and function. Defects in this gene are a cause of a progressive microcephaly syndrome. [provided by RefSeq, Mar 2017]

synonyms
  • sodium-dependent lysophosphatidylcholine symporter 1
  • major facilitator superfamily domain containing 2A
  • major facilitator superfamily domain-containing protein 2A
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Properties