Gene: SLC17A8
Alternate names for this Gene: DFNA25|VGLUT3
Gene Summary: This gene encodes a vesicular glutamate transporter. The encoded protein transports the neurotransmitter glutamate into synaptic vesicles before it is released into the synaptic cleft. Mutations in this gene are the cause of autosomal-dominant nonsyndromic type 25 deafness. Alternate splicing results in multiple transcript variants.
Gene is located in Chromosome: 12
Location in Chromosome : 12q23.1
Description of this Gene: solute carrier family 17 member 8
Type of Gene: protein-coding