Description
Product Characteristics: Function: Mediates iodide uptake in the thyroid gland. SUBCELLULAR LOCATION: Membrane, Multi-pass membrane protein,SLC5 Family,Sodium/iodide cotransporter, Na(+)/I(-) cotransporter, Sodium-iodide symporter, Na(+)/I(-) symporter, Solute carrier family 5 member 5
Target Information: catalyzes Na+/I- symporter activity, plays a role in iodide transport and thyroid hormone generation [RGD, Feb 2006]