AQP6
Domain
Aquaporins contain two tandem repeats each containing three membrane-spanning domains and a pore-forming loop with the signature motif Asn-Pro-Ala (NPA).
Function
Forms a water-specific channel that participates in distinct physiological functions such as glomerular filtration, tubular endocytosis and acid-base metabolism.
Sequence Similarities
Belongs to the MIP/aquaporin (TC 1.A.8) family.
Cellular localization
- Cytoplasmic vesicle membrane
- Multi-pass membrane protein
Alternative names
AQP2L, AQP6, Aquaporin-6, AQP-6, Aquaporin-2-like, Kidney-specific aquaporin, hKID