OCA2, D15S12, P, P protein, Melanocyte-specific transporter protein, Pink-eyed dilution protein homolog

This gene encodes the human homologue of the mouse p (pink-eyed dilution) gene. The encoded protein is believed to be an integral membrane protein involved in small molecule transport, specifically tyrosine - a precursor of melanin. Mutations in this gene result in type 2 oculocutaneous albinism. [provided by RefSeq].