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Background
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This gene encodes a member of the zinc/iron-regulated transporter-like protein (ZIP) family. The transmembrane protein is required for zinc uptake in the intestine. Mutations in this gene result in acrodermatitis enteropathica, a rare inherited defect in the absorption of dietary zinc. Multiple transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene.
Alias Symbols: AEZ, ZIP4, FLJ20327, MGC74741, AWMS2
Protein Interaction Partner: UBC,
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