Gene Symbol | SLC1A3 |
Entrez Gene ID | 6507 |
Full Name | solute carrier family 1 member 3 |
Synonyms | EA6,EAAT1,GLAST,GLAST1 |
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Gene Type | protein-coding |
Organism | Homo sapiens(human) |
Genome | |
Summary | This gene encodes a member of a member of a high affinity glutamate transporter family. This gene functions in the termination of excitatory neurotransmission in central nervous system. Mutations are associated with episodic ataxia, Type 6. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants.[provided by RefSeq, Feb 2014]. |
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Disorder Html: | Episodic ataxia, type 6, 612656 (3) |