SLC17A6 solute carrier family 17 member 6
Gene ID: 57084, updated on 18-Sep-2024Gene type: protein coding
Also known as: DNPI; VGLUT2
- See all available tests in GTR for this gene
- Go to complete Gene record for SLC17A6
- Go to Variation Viewer for SLC17A6 variants
Summary
Predicted to enable L-glutamate transmembrane transporter activity and neurotransmitter transmembrane transporter activity. Involved in neurotransmitter loading into synaptic vesicle. Predicted to be located in synaptic vesicle. Predicted to be active in excitatory synapse. Predicted to be integral component of synaptic vesicle membrane. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Apr 2022]
Associated conditions
See all available tests in GTR for this gene
| Description | Tests |
|---|---|
| Identification of risk loci with shared effects on five major psychiatric disorders: a genome-wide analysis. GeneReviews: Not available |
Genomic context
- Location:
- 11p14.3
- Sequence:
- Chromosome: 11; NC_000011.10 (22338381..22379503)
- Total number of exons:
- 12
Variation
| Resource | Links for this gene |
|---|---|
| ClinVar | Variants reported to ClinVar |
| dbVar | Studies and variants |
| SNP | Variation Viewer for SLC17A6 variants |
| Genome viewer | Explore NCBI-annotated and select non-NCBI annotated genome assemblies |
- ClinVarRelated medical variations
- dbVarLink from Gene to dbVar
- OMIMLink to related OMIM entry
- PubMed (OMIM)Gene links to PubMed derived from omim_pubmed_cited links
- RefSeq RNAsLink to Nucleotide RefSeq RNAs
- Variation ViewerRelated Variants
IMPORTANT NOTE: NIH does not independently verify information submitted to the GTR; it relies on submitters to provide information that is accurate and not misleading. NIH makes no endorsements of tests or laboratories listed in the GTR. GTR is not a substitute for medical advice. Patients and consumers with specific questions about a genetic test should contact a health care provider or a genetics professional.