Gene Symbol | GJB5 |
Entrez Gene ID | 2709 |
Full Name | gap junction protein beta 5 |
Synonyms | CX31.1 |
General protein information |
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Gene Type | protein-coding |
Organism | Homo sapiens(Human) |
Genome | |
Summary | This gene encodes a member of the beta-type (group I) connexin family. The encoded protein is a gap junction protein involved in intercellular communication related to epidermal differentiation and environmental sensing. This gene has been linked to non-small cell lung cancer. [provided by RefSeq, Nov 2012]. |
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