SLC23A2
Function
Sodium/ascorbate cotransporter (PubMed:10471399, PubMed:10556521). Mediates electrogenic uptake of vitamin C, with a stoichiometry of 2 Na(+) for each ascorbate (PubMed:10471399).
Post-translational modifications
Phosphorylated.
Sequence Similarities
Belongs to the nucleobase:cation symporter-2 (NCS2) (TC 2.A.40) family.
Tissue Specificity
Ubiquitous.
Cellular localization
- Cell membrane
- Multi-pass membrane protein
Alternative names
KIAA0238, NBTL1, SLC23A1, SVCT2, YSPL2, SLC23A2, Solute carrier family 23 member 2, Na(+)/L-ascorbic acid transporter 2, Nucleobase transporter-like 1 protein, Sodium-dependent vitamin C transporter 2, Yolk sac permease-like molecule 2, hSVCT2