SLC39A10 (Solute Carrier Family 39 Member 10), also known as ZIP10, is a protein that in humans is encoded by the SLC39A10 gene. This protein may act as a zinc-influx transporter.
Gene References Into Functions
Studies have shown that metal response elements can function as repressor elements, suggesting that MTF1 (Metal-Responsive Transcription Factor 1) is involved in the negative regulation of ZIP10. This finding was reported in a research paper published in 2008. [ZnT] PMID: 18477665
Downregulation of ZnT1 (Zinc Transporter 1) and overexpression of ZIP10 in response to ovarian zinc depletion induced by cadmium (Cd) play a significant role in cadmium accumulation and subsequent reproductive toxicity. This was reported in a 2012 study. PMID: 21756885
Further research supports the role of metal response elements as repressor elements, implicating MTF1 in the negative regulation of ZIP10. This evidence was presented in a 2008 publication. PMID: 18477665