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Gene information for P2RX1 (Homo sapiens)
(Information is obtained from NCBI Gene database)
Entrez gene ID5023
Official gene symbolP2RX1
Full namepurinergic receptor P2X, ligand-gated ion channel, 1
Aliases,P2X1,
Gene summaryThe product of this gene belongs to the family of purinoceptors for ATP. This receptor functions as a ligand-gated ion channel with relatively high calcium permeability. Binding to ATP mediates synaptic transmission between neurons and from neurons to smooth muscle, being responsible, for example, for sympathetic vasoconstriction in small arteries, arterioles and vas deferens. Mouse studies suggest that this receptor is essential for normal male reproductive function. It is possible that the development of selective antagonists for this receptor may provide an effective non-hormonal male contraceptive pill. [provided by RefSeq]
LocationChromosome: 17   Locus: 17p13.3
Gene position3819960 - 3799885  Map Viewer
Gene orientationminus
Gene size20076 bp
Gene sequence
OMIM ID600845