SLC41A1 (solute carrier family 41, member 1) is a cytoplasmic integral membrane protein, and has either ten or eleven transmembrane domains. The N-terminal faces the cytoplasm. This gene is located on human chromosome 1q31-32, and codes for a protein composed of 513 amino acids, and a molecular weight of 56kDa. It has a wide range of tissue expression, and is found in heart, thyroid gland, muscle, testis, and kidney.
Synonyms: Anti-Solute carrier family 41 member 1
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Biochem Physiol Actions: SLC41A1 (solute carrier family 41, member 1) is a Mg2+ transporter, and exchanges extracellular Na+ for intracellular Mg2+ ions (NME, Na+/Mg2+ exchanger). This process is basic for multiple cellular activities such as maintenance of cell pH, ion concentration, volume, production of cellular energy etc. A gain-of-function mutation, p.A350V, in this gene is linked to Parkinson's disease. It is up-regulated in preeclamptic placentas, and thus, Mg2+ homeostasis might play a role in preeclampsia development. Mutation in this gene results in a phenotype very similar to nephronophthisis.
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