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This gene is a member of the monocarboxylate transporter family. Members in this family transport metabolites,
such as lactate, pyruvate, and ketone bodies . The protein encoded by this gene catalyzes the proton-linked transport
of monocarboxylates and has the highest afnity for pyruvate . This protein has been reported to be more highly
expressed in prostate and colorectal cancer specimens when compared to control specimens . Alternative splicing
results in multiple transcript variants .
