Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Enables gamma-aminobutyric acid:proton antiporter activity and glycine:proton antiporter activity. Involved in gamma-aminobutyric acid import and glycine transport. Located in several cellular components, including cone cell pedicle; dendrite terminus; and inhibitory synapse. Is expressed in several structures, including cardiovascular system; central nervous system; eye; metanephros; and skeleton. Used to study temporal lobe epilepsy. Orthologous to human SLC32A1 (solute carrier family 32 member 1).