The human gene SLC13A4 encodes a sodium/sulphate co-transporter NaS2 (Girard JP et al, 1999). NaS2 is highly expressed in placenta and testis, mainly in high endothelial venules. Kinetic experiments suggest two sodium ions co-transported for every sulphate ion (Markovich D et al, 2005).
Kunzelmann, K, Regeer, RR, Markovich, D, Dawson, PA
Girard, JP, Brandtzaeg, P, Baekkevold, ES, Feliu, J, Amalric, F
sodium:sulfate symporter activity of SLC13A4 [plasma membrane]
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