This gene encodes a member of the solute carrier family 6. Members of this family are sodium and chloride dependent neurotransmitter transporters. The encoded protein transports both neutral and cationic amino acids. This protein may also function as a beta-alanine carrier. Mutations in this gene may be associated with X-linked obesity. A pseudogene of this gene is found on chromosome X.SLC6A14 (Solute Carrier Family 6 Member 14) is a Protein Coding gene. Diseases associated with SLC6A14 include Obesity Bmiq11 and Meconium Ileus. Among its related pathways are Transport of glucose and other sugars, bile salts and organic acids, metal ions and amine compounds and Amino acid transport across the plasma membrane. GO annotations related to this gene include amino acid transmembrane transporter activity and neurotransmitter:sodium symporter activity. An important paralog of this gene is SLC6A5.