SLC1A7

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Description

The SLC1A7 (solute carrier family 1 member 7) is a protein-coding gene located on chromosome 1.

Excitatory amino-acid transporter 5 (EAAT5) is a protein that in humans is encoded by the SLC1A7 gene. EAAT5 is expressed predominantly in the retina and has a high affinity for the excitatory amino acid L-glutamate. When stimulated by this amino acid, EAAT5 conducts chloride ions.

SLC1A7 is also known as AAAT, EAAT5.

Associated Diseases

• breast cancer
• amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
• tic disorder
• cancer
• major depressive disorder