| Gene Symbol | SLC17A1 |
| Full Name | Soluble Carrier Family 17 Member 1 (VGLUT1) |
| Aliases | Gene profile: SLC17A1/VGLUT1 |
| Chromosome | 6p21.3 |
| Protein Type | Transporter |
| Function | It functions as an electrogenic antiporter that transports glutamate into synaptic vesicles in exchange for protons (H+) that are pumped into the vesicle by the V-ATPase. |
| UniProt ID | O15230 |
| NCBI Gene ID | 6568 |
| Ensembl ID | ENSG00000139508 |
| OMIM | 182002 |
| GeneCards | SLC17A1 |
| Human Protein Atlas | SLC17A1 |
| NMDA receptors | Ionotropic, high conductance, Ca²⁺-permeable |
| AMPA receptors | Ionotropic, fast excitatory responses |
| Kainate receptors | Ionotropic, modulatory effects |
| Associated Diseases | neurodegeneration |
| Databases | GeneCardsHPASTRING |
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