Solute carrier family 23 member 2 is a
protein
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that in humans is encoded by the ''SLC23A2''
gene
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The absorption of vitamin C into the body and its distribution to organs requires two sodium-dependent vitamin C transporters. This gene encodes one of the two required transporters and the encoded protein accounts for tissue-specific uptake of vitamin C. Previously, this gene had an official symbol of SLC23A1.
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