Zinc transporter 1 is a
protein
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which in humans is encoded by the ''SLC30A1''
gene
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Function
SLC30A1 modulates zinc permeation through the
L-type calcium channel. SLC30A1 downregulates not only Zn
++ influx, but also Ca
++ influx, thereby protecting cells from the effects of excessive cation permeation.
See also
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Solute carrier family
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