NCIt synonyms : Sodium-Iodide Symporter Gene; NIS Gene; SLC5A5; TDH1; Solute Carrier Family 5 (Sodium Iodide Symporter), Member 5 Gene; Solute Carrier Family 5 (Sodium/Iodide Cotransporter), Member 5 wt Allele;
NCIt definition : Human SLC5A5 wild-type allele is located within 19p13.2-p12 and is approximately 22
kb in length. This allele, which encodes sodium/iodide cotransporter protein, plays
a role in the mediation of iodide transport into the thyroid. Mutations in the gene
are linked to hypothyroidism due to an iodide transport defect.;
NCIt note : The SLC5A5 gene is expressed aberrantly at reduced levels in thyroid carcinoma. (Genatlas);