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SLC6A4

solute carrier family 6 (neurotransmitter transporter), member 4

Synonyms:
5-HTT, 5-HTTLPR, 5HTT, HTT, OCD1, SERT, SERT1, hSERT
Species:
UniProtKB ID:
Gene ID:
  • Human(6532) Summary: This gene encodes an integral membrane protein that transports the neurotransmitter serotonin from synaptic spaces into presynaptic neurons. The encoded protein terminates the action of serotonin and recycles it in a sodium-dependent manner. This protein is a target of psychomotor stimulants, such as amphetamines and cocaine, and is a member of the sodium:neurotransmitter symporter family. A repeat length polymorphism in the promoter of this gene has been shown to affect the rate of serotonin uptake and may play a role in sudden infant death syndrome, aggressive behavior in Alzheimer disease patients, and depression-susceptibility in people experiencing emotional trauma. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]
  • Mouse(15567) solute carrier family 6 (neurotransmitter transporter, serotonin), member 4
  • Rat(25553) solute carrier family 6 (neurotransmitter transporter), member 4
  • domestic guinea pig(100135619) solute carrier family 6 (neurotransmitter transporter, serotonin), member 4
  • naked mole-rat(101705584) solute carrier family 6 (neurotransmitter transporter, serotonin), member 4
  • Domestic Rabbit(100340600) solute carrier family 6 (neurotransmitter transporter, serotonin), member 4
  • Domestic Rabbit(100351801) solute carrier family 6 (neurotransmitter transporter, serotonin), member 4
  • dog(491184) solute carrier family 6 (neurotransmitter transporter, serotonin), member 4
  • domestic cat(101091163) solute carrier family 6 (neurotransmitter transporter, serotonin), member 4
  • Horse(100053721) solute carrier family 6 (neurotransmitter transporter, serotonin), member 4
  • cow(282365) solute carrier family 6 (neurotransmitter transporter, serotonin), member 4
  • chicken(404747) solute carrier family 6 (neurotransmitter transporter, serotonin), member 4

Custom & Knockdown Gene Products

Small Molecule - Antagonist

Product Number
Description
Species
Diphenyl-4-pyridylmethane, 99%,
Species
rat
N-Ethylmaleimide, BioUltra, ≥99.0% (HPLC),
Species
human
N-Ethylmaleimide, purum p.a., ≥99.0% (HPLC),
Species
human
4-Benzylpyridine, 98%,
Species
rat
N-Ethylmaleimide, BioXtra, ≥98% (HPLC),
Species
human

Antibodies

Product Number
Description
Species Reactivity
Application
Anti-SLC6A4 antibody produced in rabbit, Prestige Antibodies® Powered by Atlas Antibodies, affinity isolated antibody,
Species Reactivity
human
Application
immunofluorescence
Anti-Serotonin transporter Antibody, clone 5T7M2, Rabbit Monoclonal, ,
Species Reactivity
human, rat
Application
immunofluorescence
western blot

Small Molecule - Inhibitor

Product Number
Description
Species
Sertraline hydrochloride, British Pharmacopoeia (BP) Reference Standard,
Species
human
Sertraline hydrochloride impurity standard, British Pharmacopoeia (BP) Reference Standard,
Species
human
Fluvoxamine maleate, British Pharmacopoeia (BP) Reference Standard,
Species
human
Paroxetine hydrochloride hemihydrate, British Pharmacopoeia (BP) Reference Standard,
Species
human
Paroxetine impurity standard, British Pharmacopoeia (BP) Reference Standard,
Species
human

esiRNA

Product Number
Description
Species
MISSION® esiRNA, targeting human SLC6A4,
Species
human