Connexin 26

Konnexin 26

Engelsk definition

A gap junction protein encoded by the Gap Junction Beta 2 or GJB2 gene. In the cochlea and epidermis, its hexamers form channels between cells that open to allow cell-to-cell diffusion of small molecules as well as recycling of potassium. Mutations in Connexin 26 are associated with congenital SENSORINEURAL HEARING LOSS.

Svenska synonymer

beta2 Konnexin Konnexin beta-2

Engelska synonymer

26, Connexin beta2 Connexin Connexin, beta2 Connexin beta-2 Connexin beta 2 beta-2, Connexin Connexin Cx26 Cx26, Connexin Gap Junction beta-2 protein Gap Junction beta 2 protein