SLC6A13
Function
Mediates sodium- and chloride-dependent transport of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) (PubMed:17502375, PubMed:22932902). Mediates transport of beta-alanine (PubMed:17502375). Can also mediate transport of taurine and hypotaurine (By similarity).
Sequence Similarities
Belongs to the sodium:neurotransmitter symporter (SNF) (TC 2.A.22) family. SLC6A13 subfamily.
Tissue Specificity
Expressed in brain, kidney, lung, liver and testis.
Cellular localization
- Cell membrane
- Multi-pass membrane protein
- Basolateral cell membrane
- Multi-pass membrane protein
Alternative names
GAT2, SLC6A13, Sodium- and chloride-dependent GABA transporter 2, GAT-2, Solute carrier family 6 member 13