SLC34A2

Full Name: Solute Carrier Family 34 Member 2

BACKGROUND: The protein encoded by this gene is a pH-sensitive sodium-dependent phosphate transporter. Phosphate uptake is increased at lower pH. Defects in this gene are a cause of pulmonary alveolar microlithiasis. Three transcript variants encoding two different isoforms have been found for this gene.

Synonyms: SLC34A2; solute carrier family 34 (type II sodium/phosphate cotransporter), member 2; NPTIIb; NAPI-3B; NAPI-IIb; sodium-dependent phosphate transport protein 2B; sodium/phosphate cotransporter 2B; type II sodium-dependent phosphate transporter 3b; solute carrier family 34 (sodium phosphate), member 2