Slc18a2 - solute carrier family 18 (vesicular monoamine), member 2

Predicted to enable several functions, including amine transmembrane transporter activity; heat shock protein binding activity; and serotonin:sodium symporter activity. Involved in neurotransmitter loading into synaptic vesicle. Acts upstream of or within several processes, including locomotory behavior; response to amphetamine; and response to toxic substance. Located in dopaminergic synapse. Is expressed in several structures, including adrenal gland; alimentary system; eye; integumental system; and nervous system. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in Parkinson's disease and type 1 diabetes mellitus. Orthologous to human SLC18A2 (solute carrier family 18 member A2). [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Apr 2022]