SLC6A5 (solute carrier 6A5) gene codes for the neuronal GlyT2 glycine transporter. GlyT2 is a member of the SLC6 solute carrier family of neurotransmitter sodium symporters. This gene is located on human chromosome 11p15.
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This gene encodes a sodium- and chloride-dependent glycine neurotransmitter transporter. This integral membrane glycoprotein is responsible for the clearance of extracellular glycine during glycine-mediated neurotransmission. This protein is found in glyc
