Entrez Summary: The protein encoded by this gene is a membrane transporter that mediates urea transport in erythrocytes. This gene forms the basis for the Kidd blood group system. [provided by RefSeq, Mar 2009].
UniProt Summary: Urea channel that facilitates transmembrane urea transport down a concentration gradient. A constriction of the transmembrane channel functions as selectivity filter through which urea is expected to pass in dehydrated form. The rate of urea conduction is increased by hypotonic stress. Plays an important role in the kidney medulla collecting ducts, where it allows rapid equilibration between the lumen of the collecting ducts and the interstitium, and thereby prevents water loss driven by the high concentration of urea in the urine. Facilitates urea transport across erythrocyte membranes. May also play a role in transmembrane water transport, possibly by indirect means.
Pfam DomainsGO Terms
Pfam Domains
UT
GO Terms
urea channel activity
water transmembrane transporter activity
urea transmembrane transport
urea transport
one-carbon compound transport
water transport
fluid transport
basolateral plasma membrane
intracellular membrane-bounded organelle
nucleolus
transmembrane transport
integral component of plasma membrane
amide transport
nitrogen compound transport
CRISPR Data
Compound HitMost Correlated Genes in ChemogenomicsTissues where Essential in the Avana Dataset (DepMap 20Q1)