This gene encodes a member of the ZIP family of metal ion transporters. The encoded protein functions as a zinc transporter. Mutations in this gene may be associated with susceptibility to carotid artery disease. Multiple transcript variants have been described. [provided by RefSeq, Mar 2010]
Function
zinc ion transmembrane transporter activity
Synonyms
SLC39A2; solute carrier family 39 (zinc transporter), member 2; 6A1; ZIP2; ETI-1; ZIP-2; zinc transporter ZIP2; zinc uptake transporter 2; Zrt- and Irt-like protein 2; solute carrier family 39 member 2
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