Zinc transporter ZIP4

UniProtKB accession:  L5KLU7

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UniProtKB description:  Selective transporter that mediates the uptake of Zn(2+) (PubMed:27321477). Plays an essential role for dietary zinc uptake from small intestine (By similarity). The Zn(2+) uniporter activity is regulated by zinc availability. Exhibits also polyspecific binding and transport of Cu(2+), Cd(2+) and possibly Ni(2+) but at higher concentrations (By similarity).