Gene: SLC30A6

Alternate names for this Gene: MST103|MSTP103|ZNT6

Gene Summary: This gene encodes a member of a family of proteins that function as zinc transporters. This protein can regulate subcellular levels of zinc in the Golgi and vesicles. Expression of this gene is altered in the Alzheimer's disease brain plaques.

Gene is located in Chromosome: 2

Location in Chromosome : 2p22.3

Description of this Gene: solute carrier family 30 member 6

Type of Gene: protein-coding

rs212679 in SLC30A6 gene and C-reactive protein measurement PMID 24182552 2014 Novel gene variants predict serum levels of the cytokines IL-18 and IL-1ra in older adults.