SLC6A3 wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human SLC6A3 wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 5p15.3 and is approximately 53 kb in length. This allele, which encodes sodium-dependent dopamine transporter protein, is involved in sodium-dependent internalization of dopamine. Mutation of the gene is associated with infantile Parkinsonism-dystonia.

**Synonyms:** - DAT - DAT1 - PKDYS - Solute Carrier Family 6 (Neurotransmitter Transporter), Member 3 wt Allele - Solute Carrier Family 6 (Neurotransmitter Transporter, Dopamine), Member 3 Gene