DNA encoding a testicular carnitine transporter
AssigneeHuman Cell Systems, Inc.
InventorsHitoshi Endou, Yoshikatsu Kanai, Atsushi Enomoto
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Abstract
It is intended to identify and provide a novel carnitine transporter gene participating in carnitine transport in the testis and epididymis and carnitine transporter which is a protein encoded by the gene. A protein comprising the amino acid sequence represented by SEQ ID NO: 2 or an amino acid sequence derived therefrom by deletion, substitution or addition of one to several amino acids and being capable of transporting carnitine or its analog; and a gene encoding this protein.
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An isolated DNA molecule encoding a protein having an ability to transport carnitine or its analog, wherein said protein comprises the amino acid sequence represented by SEQ ID NO:2.
An isolated DNA molecule having the nucleotide sequence represented by SEQ ID NO:
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