Gene Symbol | GJA3 |
Entrez Gene ID | 2700 |
Full Name | gap junction protein alpha 3 |
Synonyms | CTRCT14,CX46,CZP3 |
General protein information |
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Gene Type | protein-coding |
Organism | Homo sapiens(human) |
Genome | |
Summary | The protein encoded by this gene is a connexin and is a component of lens fiber gap junctions. Defects in this gene are a cause of zonular pulverulent cataract type 3 (CZP3). [provided by RefSeq, Jan 2010]. |
Disorder MIM: | |
Disorder Html: | Cataract 14, multiple types, 601885 (3) |