Organic Anion Transporter Protein

**Semantic type:** Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein

**Definition:** A family of transmembrane proteins that play a role in the transport of organic anions including bile acids and bilirubin.

**Synonyms:** - OATP - Organic Anion Transport Protein - Organic Anion Transporter - Organic Anion Transporting Polypeptide - Organic Anion-Transporting Polypeptide - SLCO - Solute Carrier Organic Anion