SLC43A2, Official Symbol SLC43A2provided by HGNC Official Full Name solute carrier family 43 member 2provided by HGNC Primary source HGNC:HGNC:23087 See related Ensembl:ENSG00000167703 MIM:610791; AllianceGenome:HGNC:23087 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 LAT4 Summary This gene encodes a member of the L-amino acid transporter-3 or SLC43 family of transporters. The encoded protein mediates sodium-, chloride-, and pH-independent transport of L-isomers of neutral amino acids, including leucine, phenylalanine, valine and methionine. This protein may contribute to the transfer of amino acids across the placental membrane to the fetus. [provided by RefSeq, Mar 2016] Expression Broad expression in placenta (RPKM 24.5), kidney (RPKM 14.0) and 16 other tissues See more Orthologs mouse all