Gene Symbol | GRIK3 |
Entrez Gene ID | 2899 |
Full Name | glutamate ionotropic receptor kainate type subunit 3 |
Synonyms | EAA5,GLR7,GLUR7,GluK3,GluR7a |
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Gene Type | protein-coding |
Organism | Homo sapiens(human) |
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Summary | Glutamate receptors are the predominant excitatory neurotransmitter receptors in the mammalian brain and are activated in a variety of normal neurophysiologic processes. This gene product belongs to the kainate family of glutamate receptors, which are composed of four subunits and function as ligand-activated ion channels. It is not certain if the subunit encoded by this gene is subject to RNA editing as the other 2 family members (GRIK1 and GRIK2). A Ser310Ala polymorphism has been associated with schizophrenia, and there are conflicting reports of its association with the pathogenesis of delirium tremens in alcoholics. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]. |
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