Term Name: | folic acid transmembrane transporter activity |
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Synonyms: | folate transmembrane transporter activity, folate transporter activity, folic acid transporter activity, vitamin B9 transporter activity, vitamin M transporter activity |
Definition: | Enables the transfer of folic acid (pteroylglutamic acid) from one side of a membrane to the other. Folic acid is widely distributed as a member of the vitamin B complex and is essential for the synthesis of purine and pyrimidines. |
Ontology: | GO: Molecular Function [GO:0008517] QuickGO AmiGO |