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Gene information for GJB1 (Homo sapiens)
(Information is obtained from NCBI Gene database)
Entrez gene ID2705
Official gene symbolGJB1
Full namegap junction protein, beta 1, 32kDa
Aliases,CMTX,CMTX1,CX32,
Gene summaryThis gene encodes a member of the gap junction protein family. The gap junction proteins are membrane-spanning proteins that assemble to form gap junction channels that facilitate the transfer of ions and small molecules between cells. According to sequence similarities at the nucleotide and amino acid levels, the gap junction proteins are divided into two categories, alpha and beta. Mutations in this gene cause X-linked Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, an inherited peripheral neuropathy. Alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding the same protein have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq]
LocationChromosome: X   Locus: Xq13.1
Gene position70435062 - 70445065  Map Viewer
Gene orientationplus
Gene size10004 bp
Gene sequence
OMIM ID304040