folic acid transmembrane transporter activity

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Namefolic acid transmembrane transporter activity
IDGO_0008517
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Molecular function

Exact synonym

folate transmembrane transporter activity, folate transporter activity, vitamin B9 transporter activity, vitamin M transporter activity

Description

Enables the transfer of folic acid (pteroylglutamic acid) from one side of a membrane to the other. Folic acid is widely distributed as a member of the vitamin B complex and is essential for the synthesis of purine and pyrimidines.

Related synonym

folic acid transporter activity

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