SLC7A8 Chromosome 14
Solute carrier family 7 member 8
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What This Gene Does
Enables several functions, including neutral L-amino acid transmembrane transporter activity; protein heterodimerization activity; and secondary active transmembrane transporter activity. Involved in L-alanine import across plasma membrane; L-leucine import across plasma membrane; and thyroid hormone transport. Located in basolateral plasma membrane and microvillus membrane. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Jul 2025]
Gene Info
Gene Group
Solute carrier family 7
Locus Type
gene with protein product
Location
14q11.2
Ensembl
ENSG00000092068
Associated Conditions (1)
Short stature
Key Variants
All Variants (2)
| RSID | Category | Clinical Significance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| RS752482499 | Health Risk | Likely pathogenic | Short stature, Short stature |
| RS759951698 | Health Risk | Likely pathogenic | Short stature, Short stature |