Name
|
SLC16A2
|
Full Name |
Monocarboxylate transporter 8 |
Synonyms |
MCT 8, Monocarboxylate transporter 7, MCT 7, Solute carrier family 16 member 2, X-linked PEST-containing transporter | MCT8, XPCT |
Primary ID |
P36021 |
Links |
- - |
Type |
protein |
Relations |
2 |
Pathways |
Thyroid Hormone Metabolism |
Function |
Very active and specific thyroid hormone transporter. Stimulates cellular uptake of thyroxine (T4), triiodothyronine (T3), reverse triiodothyronine (rT3) and diidothyronine. Does not transport Leu, Phe, Trp or Tyr. |