FB2026_02 , released June 18, 2026
Gene Group: SLC15 FAMILY OF PEPTIDE TRANSPORTERS
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General Information
Name
SLC15 FAMILY OF PEPTIDE TRANSPORTERS
Species
D. melanogaster
Symbol
SLC15
FlyBase ID
FBgg0000666
Date last reviewed
2024-06-28
Number of members
3
Description
Description
Solute carrier family 15 (SLC15) members are oligopeptide transmembrane transporters. SLC15 members may play an important role in immunity by delivering bacteria-derived ligands generated in phagosomes to cytosolic sensors. (Adapted from FBrf0211085).
Notes on Group

The SOLUTE CARRIER FAMILY 15 gene group contains only one member.

Source Material
The SLC15 FAMILY OF PEPTIDE TRANSPORTERS Gene Group has been compiled using the following publication(s): Chang et al., 2020 and Charrière et al., 2010 .
Key Gene Ontology (GO) terms
Molecular Function
proton-dependent oligopeptide secondary active transmembrane transporter activity
oligopeptide transmembrane transporter activity
Biological Process
oligopeptide transmembrane transport
Cellular Component
phagocytic vesicle membrane
Related Gene Groups
Parent group(s)
TRANSMEMBRANE CARRIER PROTEINS
Members (3)
For all members:
GO ribbon stack
 molecular functionbiological processcellular component
External Data
Synonyms and Secondary IDs
Synonym(s)
SLC15
Muramyl Dipeptide Transporters
SLC15 FAMILY OF PEPTIDE TRANSPORTERS
SOLUTE CARRIER FAMILY 15
Secondary FlyBase ID(s)
References (3)