Synaptic Vesicular Amine Transporter

**Semantic type:** Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein

**Definition:** Synaptic vesicular amine transporter (514 aa, ~56 kDa) is encoded by the human SLC18A2 gene. This protein plays a role in pumping monoamine neurotransmitters into synaptic vesicles.

**Synonyms:** - Monoamine Transporter - SLC18A2 - Solute Carrier Family 18 Member 2 - VAT2 - Vesicle Monoamine Transporter Type 2 - Vesicle Monoamine/H+ Antiporter - Vesicular Amine Transporter 2