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Unless otherwise stated all data on this page refer to the human proteins. Gene information is provided for human (Hs), mouse (Mm) and rat (Rn).
Members of the SLC45 family remain to be fully characterised. SLC45A1 was initially identified in the rat brain, particularly predominant in the hindbrain, as a proton-associated sugar transport, induced by hypercapnia [3]. The protein is predicted to have 12TM domains, with intracellular termini. The SLC45A2 gene is thought to encode a transporter protein that mediates melanin synthesis. Mutations in SLC45A2 are a cause of oculocutaneous albinism type 4 (e.g. [2]), and polymorphisms in this gene are associated with variations in skin and hair color (e.g. [1]).
Proton-associated sugar transporter A / SLC45A1 C Show summary » |
Membrane-associated transporter protein / SLC45A2 Show summary » |
Solute carrier family 45 member 3 / SLC45A3 Show summary » |
Solute carrier family 45 member 4 / SLC45A4 Show summary » |
Database page citation:
SLC45 family of putative sugar transporters. Accessed on 09/11/2024. IUPHAR/BPS Guide to PHARMACOLOGY, http://www.guidetopharmacology.org/GRAC/FamilyDisplayForward?familyId=234.
Concise Guide to PHARMACOLOGY citation:
Alexander SPH, Fabbro D, Kelly E, Mathie AA, Peters JA, Veale EL, Armstrong JF, Faccenda E, Harding SD, Davies JA et al. (2023) The Concise Guide to PHARMACOLOGY 2023/24: Transporters. Br J Pharmacol. 180 Suppl 2:S374-469.