Electroneutral sodium bicarbonate exchanger 1 (SLC4A8)

Mediates electroneutral sodium- and carbonate-dependent chloride-HCO3(-) exchange with a Na(+):HCO3(-) stoichiometry of 2:1. Plays a significant role in pH regulation in neurons.

May be involved in cell pH regulation by transporting HCO3(-) from blood to cell. Increased expression in acute acid strain could be important for cell survival by mediating the influx of HCO3(-) into the cells.