This gene encodes a possible magnesium transporter. This gene is located adjacent to the imprinted domain in the Prader-Willi syndrome deletion region of chromosome 15. Alternate splicing results in multiple transcript variants. Pseudogenes of this gene are found on chromosomes 3, 7 and 21.[provided by RefSeq, May 2010],
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Function:
similarity:Belongs to the NIPA family.,tissue specificity:Widely expressed.,
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Cellular Localization:
Cell membrane ; Multi-pass membrane protein . Early endosome . Recruited to the cell membrane in response to low extracellular magnesium. .