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SLC5A11

Meaning

SLC5A11 is the formal genetic designation for the Solute Carrier Family 5 Member 11 gene, which is responsible for encoding a specific type of sodium-coupled solute transporter protein embedded within cell membranes. This particular transporter protein is functionally involved in the cellular uptake and transmembrane transport of various small organic molecules, including specific sugars and other small solutes. Ongoing research suggests the transporter’s function is intimately linked to key processes in nutrient absorption and overall cellular metabolism, making it a focus of interest in metabolic health and pharmacogenomics.