This gene encodes a metal-binding membrane glycoprotein that oxidatively deaminates putrescine, histamine, and related compounds. The encoded protein is inhibited by amiloride, a diuretic that acts by closing epithelial sodium ion channels. Alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding multiple isoforms have been observed for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Jan 2013]
Alternative Names
amiloride binding protein 1 (amine oxidase (copper-containing)) Amiloride-binding protein 1 Amiloride-sensitive amine oxidase Amine oxidase copper domain-containing protein 1 Diamine oxidase Histaminase kidney amine oxidase