NCIt definition : A protein complex that mediates uptake of both branched and aromatic large neutral
amino acids. L-type amino acid transporter 1 (LAT1; CD98) is a heterodimeric sodium-independent,
high-affinity transporter comprised of the solute carrier (SLC) family members amino
acid transporter heavy chain SLC3A2 and large neutral amino acids transporter small
subunit 1 (SLC7A5).;