Rats without a certain gene spill more creatine in their pee, which means that gene probably helps their kidneys recycle creatine.
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Rats without a certain gene spill more creatine in their pee, which means that gene probably helps their kidneys recycle creatine.
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Knockout of the Slc16a12 gene in rats leads to increased urinary creatine levels, suggesting that the MCT12 protein is involved in the reabsorption of creatine in the kidneys of animal models.
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Study: The cataract and glucosuria associated monocarboxylate transporter MCT12 is a new creatine transporter.
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