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Proton-coupled zinc antiporter SLC30A5

Definition:

Together with SLC30A6 forms a functional proton-coupled zinc ion antiporter mediating zinc entry into the lumen of organelles along the secretory pathway. By contributing to zinc ion homeostasis within the early secretory pathway, regulates the activation and folding of enzymes like alkaline phosphatases and enzymes involved in phosphatidylinositol glycan anchor biosynthesis. Through the transport of zinc into secretory granules of pancreatic beta-cells, plays an important role in the storage and secretion of insulin.; [Isoform 2]: Zinc ion:proton antiporter mediating influx and efflux of zinc at the plasma membrane.

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