SLC5A8 wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human SLC5A8 wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 12q23.1 and is approximately 55 kb in length. This allele, which encodes sodium-coupled monocarboxylate transporter 1 protein, plays a role in iodide transport and the sodium ion-dependent transport of monocarboxylates.

**Synonyms:** - AIT - SMCT - SMCT1 - Solute Carrier Family 5 (Iodide Transporter), Member 8 Gene - Solute Carrier Family 5 (Sodium/Monocarboxylate Cotransporter), Member 8 wt Allele