SLC13A2 Membrane Protein Introduction

Introduction of SLC13A2

SLC13A2 belongs to the solute carrier family 13 that includes transporters for di- and tricarboxylates as well as sulfate. SLC13A2 seems to play a crucial role in the regulation of urinary citrate concentrations. And low urinary citrate concentrations or hypocitraturia are usually associated with an increased risk of kidney-stone formation. Moreover, SLC13A2 may also affect longevity or metabolic status.

Basic Information of SLC13A2
Protein Name	Solute carrier family 13 member 2
Gene Name	SLC13A2/ NADC1/SDCT1
Aliases	Na(+)/dicarboxylate cotransporter 1 (NaDC-1), Renal sodium/dicarboxylate cotransporter
Organism	Homo sapiens (Human)
UniProt ID	Q13183
Transmembrane Times	12
Length (aa)	592
Sequence	MATCWQALWAYRSYLIVFFVPILLLPLPILVPSKEAYCAYAIILMALFWCTEALPLAVTALFPLILFPMMGIVDASEVAVEYLKDSNLLFFGGLLVAIAVEHWNLHKRIALRVLLIVGVRPAPLILGFMLVTAFLSMWISNTATSAMMVPIAHAVLDQLHSSQASSNVEEGSNNPTFELQEPSPQKEVTKLDNGQALPVTSASSEGRAHLSQKHLHLTQCMSLCVCYSASIGGIATLTGTAPNLVLQGQINSLFPQNGNVVNFASWFSFAFPTMVILLLLAWLWLQILFLGFNFRKNFGIGEKMQEQQQAAYCVIQTEHRLLGPMTFAEKAISILFVILVLLWFTREPGFFLGWGNLAFPNAKGESMVSDGTVAIFIGIIMFIIPSKFPGLTQDPENPGKLKAPLGLLDWKTVNQKMPWNIVLLLGGGYALAKGSERSGLSEWLGNKLTPLQSVPAPAIAIILSLLVATFTECTSNVATTTIFLPILASMAQAICLHPLYVMLPCTLATSLAFMLPVATPPNAIVFSFGDLKVLDMARAGFLLNIIGVLIIALAINSWGIPLFSLHSFPSWAQSNTTAQCLPSLANTTTPSP

Function of SLC13A2 Membrane Protein

SLC13A2/NaDC2 is an important protein in human. This protein influences cotransport of sodium ions and dicarboxylates such as succinate and citrate. It also participates in many molecular functions, including low-affinity sodium (dicarboxylate symporter activity) and transporter activity. Anion transmembrane transport activity is an important biological progress under the direction of SLC13A2.

Fig.1 Schema for the metabolism of citrate in a proximal tubule cell. (Dogliotti, 2013)

Application of SLC13A2 Membrane Protein in Literature

Rendina D., et al. Evidence for epistatic interaction between VDR and SLC13A2 genes in the pathogenesis of hypocitraturia in recurrent calcium oxalate stone formers. J Nephrol. 2017, 30(3):411-418. PubMed ID: 27639591

This article identifies that there is an epistatic interaction between VDR and SLC13A2 alleles in the pathogenesis of idiopathic hypocitraturia in calcium-oxalate SF.
Lee H.W.T., et.al. Expression of sodium-dependent dicarboxylate transporter 1 (NaDC1/SLC13A2) in normal and neoplastic human kidney. Am J Physiol Renal Physiol. 2017, 312(3):F427-F435. PubMed ID: 27927654

This article suggests that in the human kidney, apical NaDC1 immunolabel is presented throughout the entire proximal tubule and is not detectable in other renal cells; NaDC1 immunolabel is not presented in renal tumors. These results provide important information regarding NaDC1's role in human dicarboxylate metabolism.
Pattarin U., et al. rs11567842 SNP in SLC13A2 gene associates with hypocitraturia in Thai patients with nephrolithiasis. Genes & Genomics. 2018, 40(9):965-972.

This review shows that patients with AA genotypes are more susceptible to hypocitraturia than those with GG, hence carrying a higher risk for kidney stone recurrence.
Basaran E., et al. Evaluation of rs11568476 mutation of SLC13A2 gene in individuals with hypocitraturia and calcium-containing kidney calculi. European Association of Urology. 2017, 16(5): e2187.

This article shows the present results are not able to demonstrate rs11568476 mutation of SLC13A2 gene as a possible genetic factor for development of hypocitraturia in patients with calcium containing kidney renal stone disease.

SLC13A2 Preparation Options

Membrane protein studies have got great progress over the past few years. Based on our versatile Magic™ membrane protein production platform, we can provide a series of membrane protein preparation services in reconstitution forms as well as multiple active formats for worldwide customers. Besides, aided by our versatile Magic™ anti-membrane protein antibody discovery platform, we also provide customized anti-SLC13A2 antibody development services.

During the past years, Creative Biolabs has successfully generated many functional membrane proteins for our global customers. It’s our pleasure to boost the development of our clients’ programs with our one-stop, custom-oriented service. For more detailed information, please feel free to contact us.

Reference

Dogliotti E, et al. (2013). Nutrition in calcium nephrolithiasis. J Transl Med. 11(1), 1-4.

All listed services and products are For Research Use Only. Do Not use in any diagnostic or therapeutic applications.

	USA: Europe: Germany:
	Call us at: USA: UK: Germany:
	Fax:
	Email: