Gene:
solute carrier family 1 (glial high affinity glutamate transporter), member 3
Gene ID:
201108
Symbol:
SLC1A3
Species:
1000
Description:
Transports L-glutamate and also L- and D-aspartate. Essential for terminating the postsynaptic action of glutamate by rapidly removing released glutamate from the synaptic cleft. Acts as a symport by cotransporting sodium.