Excitatory Amino Acid Transporter 2

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

**Definition:** Excitatory amino acid transporter 2 (574 aa, ~62 kDa) is encoded by the human SLC1A2 gene. This protein plays a role in the mediation of amino acid transport and the attenuation of synaptic signaling.

**Synonyms:** - Glutamate/Aspartate Transporter II - SLC1A2 - Sodium-Dependent Glutamate/Aspartate Transporter 2 - Solute Carrier Family 1 Member 2