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GO: Molecular Function

folic acid transmembrane transporter activity

Term ID
GO:0008517
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.
References
  • Reactome:R-HSA-200646
  • Reactome:R-HSA-200652
  • Reactome:R-HSA-200680
  • Reactome:R-HSA-200720
  • Reactome:R-HSA-200729
Ontology
GO: Molecular Function    QuickGO    AmiGO
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