Gene Symbol | aqp4 |
Entrez Gene ID | 445293 |
Full Name | aquaporin 4 |
Synonyms | si:ch211-192k9.1,zgc:100922 |
General protein information |
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Gene Type | protein-coding |
Organism | Danio rerio(zebrafish) |
Summary | This gene encodes a member of the aquaporin family of intrinsic membrane proteins that function as water-selective channels in the plasma membranes of many cells. This protein is found in the sensory cells of several organs in zebrafish, suggesting a role in the regulation of water balance and ion transport in the sensory organs. A recent study provided evidence for translation readthrough in this gene, and expression of an additional C-terminally extended isoform via the use of an alternative in-frame translation termination codon. [provided by RefSeq, Nov 2017]. |