Peptide transporter 1

Peptide transporter 1 (PepT 1) also known as solute carrier family 15 member 1 (SLC15A1) is a is_associated_with::protein that in humans is encoded by SLC15A1 is_associated_with::gene. PepT 1 is a is_associated_with::solute carrier for is_associated_with::oligopeptides. It functions in is_associated_with::renal oligopeptide reabsorption and in the intestines in a proton dependent way, hence acting like a is_associated_with::cotransporter.

Function
SLC15A1is localized to the is_associated_with::brush border membrane of the intestinal epithelium and mediates the uptake of di- and tripeptides from the lumen into the is_associated_with::enterocytes. This protein plays an important role in the uptake and digestion of dietary proteins. This protein also facilitates the absorption of numerous peptidomimetic drugs.