function:Mediates the uptake of the cationic amino acids arginine, lysine and ornithine in a sodium-independent manner.,PTM:N-glycosylated.,similarity:Belongs to the amino acid-polyamine-organocation (APC) superfamily. Cationic amino acid transporter (CAT) (TC 2.A.3.3) family.,tissue specificity:Highly expressed in thymus, uterus and testis. Detected at lower levels in brain, mammary gland, prostate, salivary gland and fetal spleen. In brain, highest expression in thalamus, hippocampus and amygdala.,
Cell membrane; Multi-pass membrane protein.
Highly expressed in thymus, uterus and testis. Detected at lower levels in brain, mammary gland, prostate, salivary gland and fetal spleen. In brain, highest expression in thalamus, hippocampus and amygdala.