MFSD2A, Official Symbol MFSD2Aprovided by HGNC Official Full Name MFSD2 lysolipid transporter A, lysophospholipidprovided by HGNC Primary source HGNC:HGNC:25897 See related Ensembl:ENSG00000168389 MIM:614397; AllianceGenome:HGNC:25897 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 NLS1; MFSD2; MCPH15; SLC59A1; HsMFSD2A; NEDMISBA Summary The protein encoded by this gene is a transmembrane protein and sodium-dependent lysophosphatidylcholine transporter. The encoded protein is involved in the establishment of the blood-brain barrier and is required for brain growth and function. Defects in this gene are a cause of a progressive microcephaly syndrome. [provided by RefSeq, Mar 2017] Expression Broad expression in testis (RPKM 27.5), lung (RPKM 23.6) and 14 other tissues See more Orthologs mouse all