Gene: SLC39A13

Alternate names for this Gene: EDSSPD3|LZT-Hs9|SCDEDS|ZIP13

Gene Summary: This gene encodes a member of the LIV-1 subfamily of the ZIP transporter family. The encoded transmembrane protein functions as a zinc transporter. Mutations in this gene have been associated with the spondylocheiro dysplastic form of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. Alternate transcript variants have been found for this gene.

Gene is located in Chromosome: 11

Location in Chromosome : 11p11.2

Description of this Gene: solute carrier family 39 member 13

Type of Gene: protein-coding

rs11039221 in SLC39A13 gene and Glomerular Filtration Rate PMID 30604766 2019 Trans-ethnic kidney function association study reveals putative causal genes and effects on kidney-specific disease aetiologies.

PMID 31152163 2019 A catalog of genetic loci associated with kidney function from analyses of a million individuals.

rs2293576 in SLC39A13 gene and Hip circumference PMID 25673412 2015 New genetic loci link adipose and insulin biology to body fat distribution.

rs61897431 in SLC39A13 gene and Kidney Failure, Chronic PMID 31152163 2019 A catalog of genetic loci associated with kidney function from analyses of a million individuals.

rs2293576 in SLC39A13 gene and Waist Circumference PMID 25673412 2015 New genetic loci link adipose and insulin biology to body fat distribution.