General Information of Drug Transporter (DT)
DT ID DTD0034 Transporter Info
Gene Name SLC18A2
Transporter Name Vesicular amine transporter 2
Gene ID
6571
UniProt ID
Q05940
Microbiota Influence of This DT (MBI)

Bacteria: Campylobacterota

   Genus: Helicobacter

     Helicobacter pylori 

Microbe Info

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       Microbe Influence 1

Sequestration of human SLC18A2 substrates/drugs in the health condition [1]

Studied Tissue

Stomach

In Vitro Model

Human gastric epithelial cells

Detailed Description

The Helicobacter pylori ATCC 700824 has been reported to sequester the drug L-dopamine, which limits the distribution of the drug in the body and its binding to the drug transporter SLC18A2, thereby affecting the efficacy, safety, or bioavailability of the drug.
References
1 In-vitro interaction of L-dopa with bacterial adhesins of Helicobacter pylori: an explanation for clinicial differences in bioavailability?. J Pharm Pharmacol. 2009 Oct;61(10):1303-7.

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