FB2026_02 , released June 18, 2026
Gene Group: SLC24 FAMILY OF POTASSIUM-DEPENDENT SODIUM/CALCIUM EXCHANGERS
Open Close
General Information
Name
SLC24 FAMILY OF POTASSIUM-DEPENDENT SODIUM/CALCIUM EXCHANGERS
Species
D. melanogaster
Symbol
SLC24
FlyBase ID
FBgg0000673
Date last reviewed
2024-06-28
Number of members
5
Description
Description
Solute carrier family 24 (SLC24) transmembrane transporters are potassium-dependent sodium/calcium exchangers, which use both the inward sodium gradient and the outward potassium gradient to release calcium. (Adapted from FBrf0111900).
Notes on Group
Source Material
The SLC24 FAMILY OF POTASSIUM-DEPENDENT SODIUM/CALCIUM EXCHANGERS Gene Group has been compiled using the following publication(s): Chang et al., 2020, Melom and Littleton, 2013, Featherstone, 2011, Winkfein et al., 2004, and Haug-Collet et al., 1999 .
Key Gene Ontology (GO) terms
Molecular Function
calcium, potassium:sodium antiporter activity
Biological Process
calcium ion transmembrane transport
Cellular Component
plasma membrane
Related Gene Groups
Parent group(s)
TRANSMEMBRANE CARRIER PROTEINS
Members (5)
For all members:
GO ribbon stack
 molecular functionbiological processcellular component
External Data
Synonyms and Secondary IDs
Synonym(s)
SLC24
Na+/Ca2+-K+ exchangers
Potassium-dependent sodium/calcium exchangers
NCKX
SLC24 FAMILY OF POTASSIUM-DEPENDENT SODIUM/CALCIUM EXCHANGERS
SOLUTE CARRIER FAMILY 24
Secondary FlyBase ID(s)
References (6)