Sodium- and chloride-dependent GABA transporter 1 (GAT-1,Solute carrier family 6 member 1)
The SLC6A1 gene encodes a gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) transporter, which removes GABA from the synaptic cleft (Hirunsatit et al., 2009 [PubMed 19077666]).[supplied by OMIM, Jul 2009],domain:The PDZ domain-binding motif is involved in the interaction with MPP5.,function:Terminates the action of GABA by its high affinity sodium-dependent reuptake into presynaptic terminals.,miscellaneous:This protein is the target of psychomotor stimulants such as amphetamines or cocaine.,similarity:Belongs to the sodium:neurotransmitter symporter (SNF) family.,subcellular location:Localized at the plasma membrane and in a subset of intracellular vesicles. Localized at the presynaptic terminals of interneurons.,subunit:Interacts with MPP5.,
