gene 638 words KG: SLC22A4 2026-03-27
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SLC22A4 — Solute Carrier Family 22 Member 4 (OCTN1)

🧬 Gene Info
Gene SymbolSLC22A4
Full NameSolute Carrier Family 22 Member 4 (OCTN1)
Chromosome5q31.1
FunctionErgothioneine Transport: OCTN1 is the primary high-affinity transporter for ergothioneine, a potent antioxidant that cannot be synthesized by humans and must be obtained from diet (mushrooms, certain
Amino Acids553 aa
UniProt IDQ9H001
NCBI Gene ID6582
Ensembl IDENSG00000145040
GeneCardsSLC22A4
Human Protein AtlasSLC22A4
Associated DiseasesAlzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease
InteractionsINFLAMMATION
KG Connections17 knowledge graph edges
DatabasesGeneCardsHPASTRING

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