SLC39A4

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

Function from UniProtKB (Q6P5W5), read 2026-09-23. CC BY 4.0.