Connexin 30 [konexin 30]

topical
Terms

GJB6
protein GJB6

 

CX30 Channels
Gap Junction beta-6 Protein
GJB6 Protein

Definition

A gap junction beta subunit that forms heteromeric hemichannels when paired with alpha subunits such as connexin-40 or CONNEXIN 43. Mutations in the connexin 30 gene (GJ6B) are associated with CLOUSTON'S SYNDROME and some hereditary forms of deafness.

DUI
D000075302 MeSH Browser
CUI
M000630161
Previous indexing
Connexins (1996-2017)
History note
2018
Public note
2018