| Gene Symbol | SLC44A2 |
| Full Name | Solute Carrier Family 44 Member 2 |
| Chromosome | 9p21.2 |
| Protein Type | Transporter |
| Function | encodes a member of the Solute Carrier Family 44. |
| Primary Expression | various tissues including the brain, blood cells, and epithelial tissues |
| Pathways | Tgf-Β |
| UniProt ID | [Q8WWI5](https://www.uniprot.org/uniprot/Q8WWI5) |
| Ensembl ID | ENSG00000137767 |
| GeneCards | SLC44A2 |
| Human Protein Atlas | SLC44A2 |
| Choline Uptake | SLC44A2 mediates cellular uptake of choline, an essential nutrient. |
| Phosphatidylcholine Synthesis | Choline is the precursor for phosphatidylcholine biosynthesis, the most abundant phospholipid in mammalian membranes. |
| Acetylcholine Synthesis | Choline is the precursor for acetylcholine, a key neurotransmitter. |
| Membrane Maintenance | Choline is required for maintaining membrane integrity and lipid homeostasis. |
| Associated Diseases | Cardiovascular |
| Interactions | MUL1, NRP1, UBIQUITIN, CPT2 |
| KG Connections | 13 knowledge graph edges |
| Databases | GeneCardsNCBI GeneHPASTRING |