The function of Ensembl gene identifier ENSG00000133195 (SLC39A11, solute carrier family 39 member 11) is as follows. Zinc importer that regulates cytosolic zinc concentrations either via zinc influx from the extracellular compartment or efflux from intracellular organelles such as Golgi apparatus. May transport copper ions as well. The transport mechanism remains to be elucidated. .