NCIt synonyms : DXS128E; AHDS; Solute Carrier Family 16, Member 2 (Monocarboxylic Acid Transporter 8) Gene; MCT7; MCT8; Solute Carrier Family 16 Member 2 wt Allele; Mental Retardation, X-Linked 22 Gene; Solute Carrier Family 16 (Monocarboxylic Acid Transporters), Member 2 Gene; Solute Carrier Family 16 (Monocarboxylic Acid Transporters), Member 2 (Putative Transporter)
Gene; Solute Carrier Family 16, Member 2 (Thyroid Hormone Transporter) Gene; Allan-Herndon-Dudley Syndrome Gene; MRX22; MCT 7; MCT 8; DXS128; Solute Carrier Family 16 (Monocarboxylic Acid Transporter), Member 2 Gene; XPCT;
NCIt definition : Human SLC16A2 wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of Xq13.2 and is approximately
112 kb in length. This allele, which encodes monocarboxylate transporter 8 protein,
plays a role in cell uptake of thyroid hormone. Mutations in the gene are associated
with Allan-Herndon-Dudley syndrome.;