Gene Symbol | Gjb1 |
Entrez Gene ID | 29584 |
Full Name | gap junction protein, beta 1 |
Synonyms | Cx32 |
General protein information |
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Gene Type | protein-coding |
Organism | Rattus norvegicus(Norway rat) |
Genome | |
Summary | component of gap junctions, which connect the cytoplasm of adjacent cells; involved in intercellular transport of small hydrophilic molecules; facilitates cell-cell communication [RGD, Feb 2006]. |