Research Topics

Genomes and Genes

Gene Symbol: SLC22A18

Description: solute carrier family 22 member 18

Alias: ZNT-1, solute carrier family 22 member 18, solute carrier family 22 (organic cation transporter), member 18, zinc transporter ZnT-1

Species: chicken

Tako E, Ferket P, Uni Z. Changes in chicken intestinal zinc exporter mRNA expression and small intestinal functionality following intra-amniotic zinc-methionine administration. J Nutr Biochem. 2005;16:339-46 pubmed

..These results suggest that ZnMet administration into prenatal intestine via injection into the amniotic fluid enhances intestinal development and improves its functionality. ..
Fujimoto S, Itsumura N, Tsuji T, Anan Y, Tsuji N, Ogra Y, et al. Cooperative functions of ZnT1, metallothionein and ZnT4 in the cytoplasm are required for full activation of TNAP in the early secretory pathway. PLoS ONE. 2013;8:e77445 pubmed publisher