| Gene Symbol | SLC39A1 |
| Full Name | Solute Carrier Family 39 Member 1 (ZIP1 Transporter) |
| Chromosome | 1q21.3 |
| Protein Type | Transporter |
| Function | is a member of the ZIP (Zrt-, Irt-like Protein) family of metal transporters, which play essential roles in maintaining cellular zinc homeostasis. |
| Subcellular Localization | both presynaptic terminals and postsynaptic dendritic spines, positioning it to regulate synaptic zinc levels during neu |
| Molecular Weight | 54 kDa |
| Amino Acids | 477 aa |
| Exons | 12 |
| UniProt ID | [Q9Y5L4](https://www.uniprot.org/uniprot/Q9Y5L4) |
| Ensembl ID | ENSG00000143570 |
| GeneCards | SLC39A1 |
| Human Protein Atlas | SLC39A1 |
| Brain | High expression in cortex, hippocampus, cerebellum, and basal ganglia |
| Neurons | Enriched in excitatory neurons, particularly in dendritic compartments |
| Associated Diseases | neurodegeneration |
| Databases | GeneCardsNCBI GeneHPASTRING |
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