| Gene Symbol | SLC18A1 |
| Full Name | Solute Carrier Family 18 Member 1 |
| Chromosome | 8p21.3 |
| Protein Type | Transporter |
| Function | Dopamine: Critical for reward and movement |
| Primary Expression | Substantia Nigra, Locus Coeruleus, Adrenal Medulla |
| Amino Acids | 525 aa |
| UniProt ID | P54219 |
| NCBI Gene ID | 6570 |
| GeneCards | SLC18A1 |
| Human Protein Atlas | SLC18A1 |
| Proton gradient | V-ATPase pumps H+ into vesicles |
| Substrate binding | Monoamines bind to VMAT1 |
| Exchange | H+ exits, monoamine enters |
| Databases | GeneCardsHPASTRING |
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