Gene Symbol | SLC6A3 |
Entrez Gene ID | 6531 |
Full Name | solute carrier family 6 member 3 |
Synonyms | DAT,DAT1,PKDYS |
General protein information |
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Gene Type | protein-coding |
Organism | Homo sapiens(human) |
Genome | |
Summary | This gene encodes a dopamine transporter which is a member of the sodium- and chloride-dependent neurotransmitter transporter family. The 3' UTR of this gene contains a 40 bp tandem repeat, referred to as a variable number tandem repeat or VNTR, which can be present in 3 to 11 copies. Variation in the number of repeats is associated with idiopathic epilepsy, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, dependence on alcohol and cocaine, susceptibility to Parkinson disease and protection against nicotine dependence.[provided by RefSeq, Nov 2009]. |
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Disorder Html: | {Nicotine dependence, protection against}, 188890 (3); Parkinsonism-dystonia, infantile, 613135 (3) |