Cl-formate exchanger
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The Cl-formate exchanger is a transport protein
present in the kidney
, where it functions in the renal chloride reabsorption
. It is also present in vascular smooth muscle
and cardiac muscle
.
The true molecular nature of the protein is unknown.
Transport protein
A membrane transport protein is a membrane protein involved in the movement of ions, small molecules, or macromolecules, such as another protein across a biological membrane. Transport proteins are integral membrane proteins; that is they exist within and span the membrane across which they...
present in the kidney
Kidney
The kidneys, organs with several functions, serve essential regulatory roles in most animals, including vertebrates and some invertebrates. They are essential in the urinary system and also serve homeostatic functions such as the regulation of electrolytes, maintenance of acid–base balance, and...
, where it functions in the renal chloride reabsorption
Renal chloride reabsorption
Renal reabsorption of chloride is a part of renal physiology, in order not to lose too much chloride in the urine.-Overview table:...
. It is also present in vascular smooth muscle
Vascular smooth muscle
Vascular smooth muscle refers to the particular type of smooth muscle found within, and composing the majority of the wall of blood vessels.Vascular smooth muscle contracts or relaxes to both change the volume of blood vessels and the local blood pressure, a mechanism that is responsible for the...
and cardiac muscle
Cardiac muscle
Cardiac muscle is a type of involuntary striated muscle found in the walls and histologic foundation of the heart, specifically the myocardium. Cardiac muscle is one of three major types of muscle, the others being skeletal and smooth muscle...
.
The true molecular nature of the protein is unknown.