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Summary Expression Phenotypes Gene Literature (95) GO Terms (35) Nucleotides (391) Proteins (60) Interactants (369) Wiki
XB-GENEPAGE-955797
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 gjb2

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gap junction protein beta 2

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connexin 26 , connexin-26 , cx26 , cx29 , dfna3 , dfna3a [+] ( Nomenclature history )

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connexon channel component

AI Protein Function :
The gjb2 gene encodes a gap junction channel protein, specifically connexin 26, which forms intercellular channels permitting the direct exchange of ions and small molecules between adjacent cells. Thi...[+]


InterPro :
Connexin, Connexin CCC, Connexin CS, Connexin N, [+]

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Diseases: 


Disease Ontology:
autosomal dominant nonsyndromic deafness [+]

MIM:
DEAFNESS, X-LINKED 2; DFNX2 [+]

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???displayGene.expression???                  Development Stages                                               Embryonic Tissues                                                                Adult Tissues
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