FB2026_02 , released June 18, 2026
Gene Group: SLC32 FAMILY OF VESICULAR GABA TRANSPORTERS
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General Information
Name
SLC32 FAMILY OF VESICULAR GABA TRANSPORTERS
Species
D. melanogaster
Symbol
SLC32
FlyBase ID
FBgg0000672
Date last reviewed
2024-06-28
Number of members
2
Description
Description
The solute carrier family 32 (SLC32, vesicular GABA transporter family) is involved in the storage and subsequent exocytosis of GABA in synaptic vesicles thus contributing to the inhibitory neurotransmission. (Adapted from FBrf0210635).
Notes on Group

The SOLUTE CARRIER FAMILY 32 gene group contains only one member.

Source Material
The SLC32 FAMILY OF VESICULAR GABA TRANSPORTERS Gene Group has been compiled using the following publication(s): Chang et al., 2020, Deshpande et al., 2020, Martin and Krantz, 2014, Fei et al., 2010, Kolodziejczyk et al., 2008, and Enell et al., 2007 .
Key Gene Ontology (GO) terms
Molecular Function
gamma-aminobutyric acid transmembrane transporter activity
Biological Process
gamma-aminobutyric acid transport
Cellular Component
synaptic vesicle membrane
Related Gene Groups
Parent group(s)
TRANSMEMBRANE CARRIER PROTEINS
Members (2)
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External Data
Synonyms and Secondary IDs
Synonym(s)
SLC32
Vesicular GABA Transporter
Vesicular inhibitory amino acid transporters
VGAT
VIAAT
SLC32 FAMILY OF VESICULAR GABA TRANSPORTERS
SOLUTE CARRIER FAMILY 32
Secondary FlyBase ID(s)
References (7)