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SLC12A4 solute carrier family 12 member 4

Gene ID: 6560, updated on 3-Nov-2024
Gene type: protein coding
Also known as: KCC1; hKCC1; CTC-479C5.17

Summary

This gene encodes a member of the SLC12A transporter family. The encoded protein mediates the coupled movement of potassium and chloride ions across the plasma membrane. This gene is expressed ubiquitously. Multiple alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding distinct isoforms have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Jan 2013]

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DescriptionTests
Biological insights from 108 schizophrenia-associated genetic loci.
GeneReviews: Not available

Genomic context

Location:
16q22.1
Sequence:
Chromosome: 16; NC_000016.10 (67943474..67968694, complement)
Total number of exons:
26

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