| Gene Symbol | SLC39A13 |
| Full Name | Solute Carrier Family 39 Member 13 |
| Aliases | ZIP13 |
| Chromosome | 11p11.2 |
| Protein Type | Gene |
| Function | is a member of the solute carrier family 39 (SLC39) zinc transporter family[@liuzzi2004]. |
| Primary Expression | various tissues, with highest levels in skin fibroblasts, cartilage, and brain |
| Subcellular Localization | ### Transport Mechanism |
| Amino Acids | 403 aa |
| GeneCards | SLC39A13 |
| Human Protein Atlas | SLC39A13 |
| Six transmembrane domains | Forming the channel for zinc transport |
| Histidine-rich domains | Putative zinc-binding sites on the extracellular side |
| HAMP domain | Histidine-rich amiloride-binding protein domain involved in metal ion sensing |
| ER retrieval signals | Ensuring proper subcellular localization |
| Associated Diseases | Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease |
| Databases | GeneCardsUniProtNCBI GeneHPASTRING |
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