SLC38A7
Function
Symporter that selectively cotransports sodium ions and amino acids, such as L-glutamine and L-asparagine from the lysosome into the cytoplasm and may participates in mTORC1 activation (PubMed:28416685, PubMed:35561222). The transport activity requires an acidic lysosomal lumen (PubMed:28416685).
Sequence Similarities
Belongs to the amino acid/polyamine transporter 2 family.
Cellular localization
- Lysosome membrane
- Multi-pass membrane protein
- Cell projection
- Axon
- In neurons, located in soma.
Alternative names
SNAT7, SLC38A7, Sodium-coupled neutral amino acid transporter 7, Solute carrier family 38 member 7