Mediates electroneutral potassium-chloride cotransport in mature neurons. Transport occurs under isotonic conditions, but is activated 20-fold by cell swelling. Important for Cl(-) homeostasis in neurons. Necessary for the ontogenic change in response to gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) from depolarization to hyperpolarization during neuronal development.
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Natural and recombinant Rat Solute carrier family 12 member 5