ZnT52

ZnT52 is not a widely recognized zinc transporter in standard biological databases. The ZnT family of zinc transporters, also known as the SLC30 family, comprises ZnT1 through ZnT10 (SLC30A1–SLC30A10) in humans. There is no officially assigned member labeled ZnT52 in canonical nomenclature, and no validated protein sequence or gene with that designation has been accepted into primary genome resources. Consequently, details about ZnT52’s gene, protein structure, tissue distribution, subcellular localization, or physiological role have not been established in authoritative sources. Some non-indexed reports or speculative discussions may mention a candidate or hypothetical ZnT52, but these claims have not undergone independent validation and are not used in standard references. Therefore, current knowledge on ZnT52 is effectively non-existent in the formal literature.

If referenced conceptually, a hypothetical ZnT52 would be expected to contribute to cellular zinc homeostasis by moving Zn2+ across membranes, potentially within secretory pathways, endosomes, or the plasma membrane, and possibly functioning as a proton-coupled transporter typical of many ZnT family members. However, without verified evidence, such a role remains conjectural.

In summary, ZnT52 is not an established member of the ZnT family, and no confirmed data exist on its gene, protein, or function. Research on zinc transporters continues to focus on the validated ZnT1–ZnT10 family and related transporters.