Peptide Transporter 1

**Definition:** A proton-coupled symporter that transports OLIGOPEPTIDES and DIPEPTIDES. It localizes to the brush-border membrane of the INTESTINAL EPITHELIUM and plays a critical role in the assimilation of dietary proteins.

**Tree numbers:** - D12.776.157.530.450.625.202 - D12.776.157.530.937.613 - D12.776.543.585.450.625.202 - D12.776.543.585.937.702

**Synonyms:** - Intestinal H+-Peptide Cotransporter - Solute Carrier Family 15 Member 1 - SLC15A1 Protein - PepT1 Protein - hPEPT1 (Cotransporter) - Hydrogen-Peptide Cotransporter PepT1 - Pept-1 Transporter