QuickView for FLVCR1 (gene)

Gene Symbol:

FLVCR1 Homo sapiens

Full name:

feline leukemia virus subgroup C cellular receptor 1

Synonyms:

AXPC1, FLVCR, MFSD7B, PCA, PCARP, feline leukemia virus subgroup C receptor-related protein 1

Genomic Location:

Chr 1: 211098220-211135379

Description:

This gene encodes a member of the major facilitator superfamily of transporter proteins. The encoded protein is a heme transporter that may play a critical role in erythropoiesis by protecting developing erythroid cells from heme toxicity. This gene may play a role in posterior column ataxia with retinitis pigmentosa and the hematological disorder ...

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This gene encodes a member of the major facilitator superfamily of transporter proteins. The encoded protein is a heme transporter that may play a critical role in erythropoiesis by protecting developing erythroid cells from heme toxicity. This gene may play a role in posterior column ataxia with retinitis pigmentosa and the hematological disorder Diamond-Blackfan syndrome.

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Orthologs:

Mus musculus ,  Macaca mulatta ,  Gallus gallus ,  Pan troglodytes ,  Canis lupus familiaris ,  Bos taurus ,  Danio rerio ,  Rattus norvegicus

External Links:

Entrez Gene

Cytogenetic Map:

1q32.3

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