LAT3_HUMAN Protein

Name Large neutral amino acids transporter small subunit 3
Description Sodium-independent, high affinity transport of large neutral amino acids. Has narrower substrate selectivity compared to SLC7A5 and SLC7A8 and mainly transports branched-chain amino acids and phenylalanine. Plays a role in the development of human prostate cancer, from prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia to invasive prostate cancer.
UniProt ID O75387
Gene SLC43A1