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SLC40A1 gene

solute carrier family 40 member 1

Key facts

Official symbol
SLC40A1
Full name
SLC40A1
Chromosome
2
Map location
2q32.2
Organism
Homo sapiens
NCBI Gene ID
30061
Also known as
FPN, FPN1, HFE4, IREG1, MST079, MSTP079

Function summary

The protein encoded by this gene is a cell membrane protein that may be involved in iron export from duodenal epithelial cells. Defects in this gene are a cause of hemochromatosis type 4 (HFE4). [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008].

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Data source: NCBI Gene · alsesAI Gene Library