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Vesicular Neurotransmitter Transport Proteins

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Definition: A family of neurotransmitter transporter proteins that are INTEGRAL MEMBRANE PROTEINS of the LIPID BILAYER of SECRETORY VESICLES. They are ANTIPORTERS that exchange vesicular PROTONS for cytoplasmic NEUROTRANSMITTER and play an essential role in regulating neurotransmission.  do not confuse with VESICULAR TRANSPORT PROTEINS   
Examples Vesicular Biogenic Amine Transport Proteins; Vesicular Glutamate Transport Proteins; Vesicular Inhibitory Amino Acid Transport Proteins 		Other names Vesicular Neurotransmitter Transporter Proteins; Neurotransmitter Transporters, Vesicular; Neurotransmitter Transport Proteins, Vesicular; Vesicular Neurotransmitter Transporters; Transporters, Vesicular Neurotransmitter; Vesicle Neurotransmitter Transporter Proteins

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