Sodium-Iodide Symporters

**Definition:** Proteins that cotransport sodium ions and iodide ions across cellular membranes. They function in the biosynthesis of TRIIODOTHYRONINE and THYROXINE.

**Tree numbers:** - D12.776.157.530.450.625.531 - D12.776.543.585.450.625.594

**Synonyms:** - Na(+),I(-)-Cotransporter - NIS Protein - Sodium Iodide Symporter - Sodium-Iodide Cotransporter - Sodium-Iodide Symporter - Thyroid Iodide Transporter