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GO: Molecular Function

taurine transmembrane transporter activity

Term ID
GO:0005368
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Definition
Enables the transfer of taurine from one side of a membrane to the other. Taurine (2-aminoethanesulfonic acid) is a sulphur-containing amino acid derivative which is important in the metabolism of fats.
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