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Zinc efflux and compartmentalization by the SLC30 family

Proteins (4)

ProteinSynonymsTaxonomy
Zinc transporter 8ZnT-8; Solute carrier family 30 member 8Homo sapiens (human)
Zinc transporter 5ZnT-5; Solute carrier family 30 member 5; ZnT-like transporter 1; hZTL1Homo sapiens (human)
Zinc transporter 2ZnT-2; Solute carrier family 30 member 2Homo sapiens (human)
Zinc transporter 1ZnT-1; Solute carrier family 30 member 1Homo sapiens (human)

Compounds (1)

CompoundDescription
ZincA metallic element of atomic number 30 and atomic weight 65.38. It is a necessary trace element in the diet, forming an essential part of many enzymes, and playing an important role in protein synthesis and in cell division. Zinc deficiency is associated with ANEMIA, short stature, HYPOGONADISM, impaired WOUND HEALING, and geophagia. It is known by the symbol Zn.