The transmembrane domain (TM) is the major site of interaction with SLC51A. The extracellular-membrane interface is absolutely required for transport activity. The intracellular-membrane interface is necessary for establishing the correct membrane orientation that is essential for the heterodimer Ost-alpha/Ost-beta complex formation and transport activity at the cell membrane surface (By similarity).
Essential component of the Ost-alpha/Ost-beta complex, a heterodimer that acts as the intestinal basolateral transporter responsible for bile acid export from enterocytes into portal blood (PubMed:16317684). Modulates SLC51A glycosylation, membrane trafficking and stability activities (PubMed:16317684). The Ost-alpha/Ost-beta complex efficiently transports the major species of bile acids (taurocholate) (PubMed:16317684). Taurine conjugates are transported more efficiently across the basolateral membrane than glycine-conjugated bile acids (By similarity). Can also transport steroids such as estrone 3-sulfate and dehydroepiandrosterone 3-sulfate, therefore playing a role in the enterohepatic circulation of sterols (PubMed:16317684). Able to transport eicosanoids such as prostaglandin E2 (By similarity).
Bile acid malabsorption, primary, 2
PBAM2
An autosomal recessive disorder characterized by chronic diarrhea, severe fat-soluble vitamin deficiency, and features of cholestatic liver disease.
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The disease may be caused by variants affecting the gene represented in this entry.
Belongs to the OST-beta family.
Widely expressed with a high expression in ileum. Expressed in testis, colon, liver, small intestine, kidney, ovary and adrenal gland; and at low levels in heart, lung, brain, pituitary, thyroid gland, uterus, prostate, mammary gland and fat.
OSTB, SLC51B, Organic solute transporter subunit beta, OST-beta, Solute carrier family 51 subunit beta
Proteins
Immunology & Infectious Disease
14346Da
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