What Does NET Stand For?
NET stands for Norepinephrine Transporter
NET, or Norepinephrine Transporter, is a protein located in the presynaptic neurons that plays a crucial role in the regulation of norepinephrine levels in the synaptic cleft. It functions by reuptaking norepinephrine from the extracellular space back into the neuron, thus controlling neurotransmitter availability and signaling. This process is essential for maintaining proper neuronal communication, and dysregulation of NET activity is implicated in various psychiatric and neurological disorders.
Added on 14th April 2008 | Last edited on 16th June 2025 | Edit Acronym