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SLC19A1 solute carrier family 19 member 1

Gene ID: 6573, updated on 5-Mar-2024
Gene type: protein coding
Also known as: RFC; CHMD; FOLT; IFC1; REFC; RFC1; hRFC; IFC-1; MEGAF; RFT-1; IMD114; hSLC19A1

Summary

The membrane protein encoded by this gene is a transporter of folate and is involved in the regulation of intracellular concentrations of folate. Three transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene.[provided by RefSeq, Mar 2011]

Associated conditions

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DescriptionTests
Immunodeficiency 114, folate-responsive
MedGen: CN375822OMIM: 620603GeneReviews: Not available
not available
Megaloblastic anemia, folate-responsive
MedGen: C2749656OMIM: 601775GeneReviews: Not available
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Genomic context

Location:
21q22.3
Sequence:
Chromosome: 21; NC_000021.9 (45502517..45563025, complement)
Total number of exons:
17

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