SLC1A1 Antibodies

Target Information

Sodium-dependent, high-affinity amino acid transporter that mediates the uptake of L-glutamate and also L-aspartate and D-aspartate. Can also transport L-cysteine. Functions as a symporter that transports one amino acid molecule together with two or three Na(+) ions and one proton, in parallel with the counter-transport of one K(+) ion. Mediates Cl(-) flux that is not coupled to amino acid transport; this avoids the accumulation of negative charges due to aspartate and Na(+) symport. Plays an important role in L-glutamate and L-aspartate reabsorption in renal tubuli. Plays a redundant role in the rapid removal of released glutamate from the synaptic cleft, which is essential for terminating the postsynaptic action of glutamate. Contributes to glutathione biosynthesis and protection against oxidative stress via its role in L-glutamate and L-cysteine transport. Negatively regulated by ARL6IP5. Belongs to the dicarboxylate/amino acid:cation symporter (DAACS) (TC 2.A.23) family. SLC1A1 subfamily. Expressed in all tissues tested including liver, muscle, testis, ovary, retinoblastoma cell line, neurons and brain (in which there was dense expression in substantia nigra, red nucleus, hippocampus and in cerebral cortical layers). Note: This description may include information from UniProtKB.

Alternate Names

DCBXA; EAA3; EAAC1; EAAT3; excitatory amino acid carrier 1; Excitatory amino acid transporter 3; excitatory amino acid transporter-3; Excitatory amino-acid carrier 1; Neuronal and epithelial glutamate transporter; SCZD18; SLC1A1; Sodium-dependent glutamate/aspartate transporter 3; solute carrier family 1 (neuronal/epithelial high affinity glutamate transporter, system Xag), member 1; Solute carrier family 1 member 1