The dopamine transporter (DAT1) mediates the active reuptake of dopamine from the synapse and is a principal regulator of dopaminergic neurotransmission. The DAT1 gene has been implicated in human disorders such as parkinsonism, Tourette syndrome, and substance abuse (Vandenbergh et al., 1992 [PubMed 1359373]).[supplied by OMIM
Other Designations:
dopamine transporter,variable number tandem repeat (VNTR)