Gene Symbol | AQP1 |
Entrez Gene ID | 358 |
Full Name | aquaporin 1 (Colton blood group) |
Synonyms | AQP-CHIP,CHIP28,CO |
General protein information |
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Gene Type | protein-coding |
Organism | Homo sapiens(human) |
Genome | |
Summary | This gene encodes a small integral membrane protein with six bilayer spanning domains that functions as a water channel protein. This protein permits passive transport of water along an osmotic gradient. This gene is a possible candidate for disorders involving imbalance in ocular fluid movement. [provided by RefSeq, Aug 2016]. |
Disorder MIM: | |
Disorder Html: | [Blood group, Colton], 110450 (3); [Aquaporin-1 deficiency] (3) |