SLCO1B3

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SLCO1B3

A gene on chromosome 12p12 that encodes a transporter which mediates Na+-independent uptake of organic anions—e.g., oestradiol, taurocholate, triiodothyronine, leukotriene C4, dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate, methotrexate and sulfobromophthalein.
 
Molecular pathology
Defects in SLCO1B3 are a cause of Rotor syndrome.
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