SLCO1B1, Official Symbol SLCO1B1provided by HGNC Official Full Name solute carrier organic anion transporter family member 1B1provided by HGNC Primary source HGNC:HGNC:10959 See related Ensembl:ENSG00000134538 MIM:604843; AllianceGenome:HGNC:10959 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 LST1; HBLRR; LST-1; OATP2; OATPC; OATP-C; OATP1B1; SLC21A6 Summary This gene encodes a liver-specific member of the organic anion transporter family. The encoded protein is a transmembrane receptor that mediates the sodium-independent uptake of numerous endogenous compounds including bilirubin, 17-beta-glucuronosyl estradiol and leukotriene C4. This protein is also involved in the removal of drug compounds such as statins, bromosulfophthalein and rifampin from the blood into the hepatocytes. Polymorphisms in the gene encoding this protein are associated with impaired transporter function. [provided by RefSeq, Mar 2009] Expression Restricted expression toward liver (RPKM 119.3) See more Orthologs all