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Expression and analysis of two novel rat organic cation transporter homologs, SLC22A17 and SLC22A23

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The organic cation transporter (OCT, SLC22) family is a family of polyspecific transmembrane proteins that are responsible for the uptake or excretion of many cationic drugs, toxins, and endogenous metabolites in a variety of tissues. Many of the OCTs have been previously characterized, but there are a number of orphan genes whose functions remain unknown. In this study, two novel rat SLC22 genes, SLC22A17 (BOCT1) and SLC22A23 (BOCT2), were cloned and characterized. Northern blot analysis showed that BOCT1 and BOCT2 mRNA was expressed in a wide variety of tissues. BOCT1 was strongly expressed in brain, primary neurons and brain endothelial cells, with highest expression in choroid plexus. BOCT2 was also abundantly expressed in brain, as well as in liver. To characterize the products of these genes, BOCT1 cDNA was isolated from a rat blood–brain barrier cDNA library, and BOCT2 cDNA was isolated from rat brain capillary and from cultured neurons using PCR techniques. Plasmids expressing BOCT1 and BOCT2 were transfected into HEK-293 cells, as were control cDNAs for OCT1 and OCTN2. Recombinant cell surface protein was verified by western blot and fluorescence microscopy. Transport activity of BOCT1 and BOCT2 was evaluated using radioisotope uptake assays. The OCT1- and OCTN2-expressing cells transported the canonical substrates, 1-methyl-4-phenyl-pyridinium (MPP+) and carnitine, respectively. However, BOCT1 and BOCT2-expressing cells did not show transport activity for these substrates or a number of other SLC22 substrates. These novel family members have a nonconserved amino terminus, relative to other OCTs, that may preclude typical SLC22 transport function.

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We would like to thank Laura Ngo, Kelly Fine, Jeff Smith, and Christi Srader for technical support. The authors would also like to thank Wesley M. Williams for assistance with microvessel purification. This research was funded by the National Institute of General Medical Sciences, [R15 GM070578] (JS) and the Achievement Rewards for College Scientists (ARCS) scholarship foundation (KMB).

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Bennett, K.M., Liu, J., Hoelting, C. et al. Expression and analysis of two novel rat organic cation transporter homologs, SLC22A17 and SLC22A23. Mol Cell Biochem 352, 143–154 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11010-011-0748-y

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