SLC15A1, Official Symbol SLC15A1provided by HGNC Official Full Name solute carrier family 15 member 1provided by HGNC Primary source HGNC:HGNC:10920 See related Ensembl:ENSG00000088386 MIM:600544; AllianceGenome:HGNC:10920 Gene type protein coding RefSeq status REVIEWED Organism Homo sapiens Lineage Eukaryota; Metazoa; Chordata; Craniata; Vertebrata; Euteleostomi; Mammalia; Eutheria; Euarchontoglires; Primates; Haplorrhini; Catarrhini; Hominidae; Homo Also known as PEPT1; HPECT1; HPEPT1 Summary This gene encodes an intestinal hydrogen peptide cotransporter that is a member of the solute carrier family 15. The encoded protein is localized to the brush border membrane of the intestinal epithelium and mediates the uptake of di- and tripeptides from the lumen into the enterocytes. This protein plays an important role in the uptake and digestion of dietary proteins. This protein also facilitates the absorption of numerous peptidomimetic drugs. [provided by RefSeq, Apr 2010] Expression Biased expression in small intestine (RPKM 105.5), duodenum (RPKM 76.1) and 2 other tissues See more Orthologs mouse all