| Gene Symbol |
STRA6
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| Gene Synonyms |
MCOPCB8 MCOPS9 PP14296 RGD1307551 SLC69A1 |
| Gene Full Name |
signaling receptor and transporter of retinol STRA6 |
| Gene Summary |
The protein encoded by this gene is a membrane protein involved in the metabolism of retinol. The encoded protein acts as a receptor for retinol/retinol binding protein complexes. This protein removes the retinol from the complex and transports it across the cell membrane. Defects in this gene are a cause of syndromic microphthalmia type 9 (MCOPS9). Several transcript variants encoding a few different isoforms have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Dec 2008] |
| Alternative Names |
FLJ12541 RBP receptor retinoic acid-responsive protein retinol binding protein 4 receptor retinol-binding protein receptor STRA6 stimulated by retinoic acid 6 stimulated by retinoic acid 6 homolog stimulated by retinoic acid gene 6 homolog stimulated by retinoic acid gene 6 protein stimulated by retinoic acid gene 6 protein homolog |
| Molecular Weight(MW) |
73kDa(observed:80kDa) |
| Source |
Rabbit |
| Cellular Localization |
Cell membrane |