Anti-SMCT1 antibodies enable researchers to detect and measure the SMCT1 antigen in biological samples. This target is a reported synonym of the SLC5A8 gene, which encodes solute carrier family 5 member 8. This protein is known to function in the apoptotic pathway and the transport of ions, among other biological roles. The human version of SMCT1 has a canonical amino acid length of 610 residues and a protein mass of 66.6 kilodaltons. It is reported to be localized in the cell membrane of cells. SMCT1 is a member of the Sodium:solute symporter (SSF) (TC 2.A.21) protein family.