| Gene Symbol | SLC17A5 |
| Full Name | Solute Carrier Family 17 Member 5 (Sialin) |
| Chromosome | 6q13 |
| Function | is an important component in the neurobiology of neurodegenerative diseases. |
| Amino Acids | 495 aa |
| Exons | 14 |
| Pathways | Alpha-Synuclein, Cholesterol |
| UniProt ID | [Q9NRX3](https://www.uniprot.org/uniprot/Q9NRX3) |
| Ensembl ID | ENSG00000183040 |
| GeneCards | SLC17A5 |
| Human Protein Atlas | SLC17A5 |
| Exon count | 14 exons spanning approximately 25 kb |
| Promoter region | Contains regulatory elements for tissue-specific expression |
| Coding sequence | Encodes a polytopic membrane protein with 10-12 transmembrane domains |
| Lysosomal export | Exports sialic acid from lysosomes using the proton gradient as energy source[@sialin2019] |
| Associated Diseases | ALS, Aging, Ms, Parkinson |
| Interactions | GNPTAB, SMPD1, NPC1, GBA, CTSD, LIPA |
| KG Connections | 70 knowledge graph edges |
| Databases | GeneCardsNCBI GeneHPASTRING |