Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.1.0)
Predicted to enable several functions, including amine transmembrane transporter activity; heat shock protein binding activity; and monoamine transmembrane transporter activity. Involved in histamine secretion by mast cell; neurotransmitter loading into synaptic vesicle; and serotonin secretion by mast cell. Acts upstream of or within several processes, including locomotory behavior; response to amphetamine; and response to toxic substance. Located in synaptic vesicle membrane. Is active 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; infantile parkinsonism-dystonia 2; and type 1 diabetes mellitus. Orthologous to human SLC18A2 (solute carrier family 18 member A2).