Summary

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.

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Regulator Mechanism target score
+ down-regulates quantity img/direct_inhibition.png relocalization 3,3',5'-triiodothyronine 0.8
Publications: 1 Organism: Homo Sapiens
Pathways:Thyroid Hormone Metabolism
+ down-regulates quantity img/direct_inhibition.png relocalization L-thyroxine 0.8
Publications: 1 Organism: Homo Sapiens
Pathways:Thyroid Hormone Metabolism