Anti-ZIP1

This gene encodes a member of the zinc-iron permease family. The encoded protein is localized to the cell membrane and acts as a zinc uptake transporter. This gene has been linked to prostate cancer, breast cancer, and Alzheimer's disease. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq, Dec 2012], Protein function: Transporter for the divalent cation Zn(2+). Mediates the influx of Zn(2+) into cells from extracellular space (PubMed:11301334, PubMed:12888280, PubMed:16844077). Functions as the major importer of zinc from circulating blood plasma into prostate cells (PubMed:12888280). [The UniProt Consortium] Recommended dilutions: Western Blot: 1/500 - 1/2000. ELISA: 1/5000. Not yet tested in other applications.. Cellular localization: Cell membrane , Multi-pass membrane protein . Endoplasmic reticulum membrane , Multi-pass membrane protein . Shows a vesicular localization corresponding partially to the endoplasmic reticulum in several epithelial cell lines.