SLC6A1 wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human SLC6A1 wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 3p25.3 and is approximately 47 kb in length. This allele, which encodes sodium- and chloride-dependent GABA transporter 1 protein, plays a role in the transport of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), sodium cations and chloride anions. Mutations in the gene are associated with myoclonic-atonic epilepsy.

**Synonyms:** - GABA Transporter 1 Gene - GABA Transporter Gene - GABATHG - GABATR - GABT1 - GAT1 - MAE - Solute Carrier Family 6 (Neurotransmitter Transporter), Member 1 Gene - Solute Carrier Family 6 (Neurotransmitter Transporter, GABA), Member 1 Gene - Solute Carrier Family 6 Member 1 wt Allele - hGAT-1