Gene: SLC22A16
Alternate names for this Gene: CT2|FLIPT2|HEL-S-18|OAT6|OCT6|OKB1|dJ261K5.1
Gene Summary: This gene encodes a member of the organic zwitterion transporter protein family which transports carnitine. The encoded protein has also been shown to transport anticancer drugs like bleomycin (PMID: 20037140) successful treatment has been correlated with the level of activity of this transporter in tumor cells.
Gene is located in Chromosome: 6
Location in Chromosome : 6q21|6q21-q22.1
Description of this Gene: solute carrier family 22 member 16
Type of Gene: protein-coding