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solute carrier family 22 member 5

The SLC22A5 gene provides instructions for making a protein called OCTN2 that is found in the heart, liver, muscles, kidneys, and other tissues. This protein is positioned within the cell membrane, where it transports a substance known as carnitine into the cell. Carnitine is mainly obtained from food and is needed to bring certain types of fats (fatty acids) into mitochondria, which are the energy-producing centers within cells. Fatty acids are a major source of energy for the heart and muscles. During periods without food (fasting), fatty acids become the most important energy source for the heart and other muscles.

Normal function

The SLC22A5 gene provides instructions for making a protein called OCTN2 that is found in the heart, liver, muscles, kidneys, and other tissues. This protein is positioned within the cell membrane, where it transports a substance known as carnitine into the cell. Carnitine is mainly obtained from food and is needed to bring certain types of fats (fatty acids) into mitochondria, which are the energy-producing centers within cells. Fatty acids are a major source of energy for the heart and muscles. During periods without food (fasting), fatty acids become the most important energy source for the heart and other muscles.

Conditions referring to this gene or chromosome

Other names

CDSP

high-affinity sodium dependent carnitine cotransporter

novel organic cation transporter 2

OCTN2

organic cation transporter 5

organic cation/carnitine transporter 2

S22A5_HUMAN

SCD

solute carrier family 22 (organic cation transporter), member 5

solute carrier family 22 (organic cation/carnitine transporter), member 5

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