Gene: SLC1A2
Alternate names for this Gene: DEE41|EAAT2|EIEE41|GLT-1|HBGT
Gene Summary: This gene encodes a member of a family of solute transporter proteins. The membrane-bound protein is the principal transporter that clears the excitatory neurotransmitter glutamate from the extracellular space at synapses in the central nervous system. Glutamate clearance is necessary for proper synaptic activation and to prevent neuronal damage from excessive activation of glutamate receptors. Improper regulation of this gene is thought to be associated with several neurological disorders. Alternatively spliced transcript variants of this gene have been identified.
Gene is located in Chromosome: 11
Location in Chromosome : 11p13
Description of this Gene: solute carrier family 1 member 2
Type of Gene: protein-coding