gene 1,054 words KG: VGLUT3 2026-03-27
kind:genesection:genestopic:parkinsonstopic:alzheimers
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VGLUT3 Gene

🧬 Gene Info
Gene SymbolVGLUT3
Full NameVesicular Glutamate Transporter 3
AliasesVGLUT3, SLC17A8, BNPI
Chromosome12q23.1
Protein TypeTransporter
Functionis a unique vesicular glutamate transporter expressed primarily in cholinergic and serotonergic neurons, as well as some GABAergic neurons.
Primary Expressioncholinergic and serotonergic neurons, as well as some GABAergic neurons
Molecular Weight62 kDa
Amino Acids545 aa
UniProt IDQ9P0U8
NCBI Gene ID51287
Ensembl IDENSG00000101190
GeneCardsVGLUT3
Human Protein AtlasVGLUT3
Brain RegionNeuron Type
Associated DiseasesParkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease
DatabasesGeneCardsHPASTRING

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