Anti-SLC6A3

This gene encodes a dopamine transporter which is a member of the sodium- and chloride-dependent neurotransmitter transporter family. The 3' UTR of this gene contains a 40 bp tandem repeat, referred to as a variable number tandem repeat or VNTR, which can be present in 3 to 11 copies. Variation in the number of repeats is associated with idiopathic epilepsy, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, dependence on alcohol and cocaine, susceptibility to Parkinson disease and protection against nicotine dependence. Protein function: Amine transporter (PubMed:1406597, PubMed:8302271, PubMed:15505207). Terminates the action of dopamine by its high affinity sodium-dependent reuptake into presynaptic terminals. Regulator of light-dependent retinal hyaloid vessel regression, downstream of OPN5 signaling. [The UniProt Consortium]