Concept information
Preferred term
Connexin 26
Type
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mesh:Descriptor
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.
Broader concept
Entry terms
- 127120-53-0
- beta2 Connexin
- Connexin beta-2
- Connexin Cx26
Allowable Qualifier(s)
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- toxicity (Qualifier)
- ultrastructure (Qualifier)
- urine (Qualifier)
In other languages
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French
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127120-53-0
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bêta2 Connexine
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Connexine 26
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Connexine bêta-2
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Connexine Cx26
URI
http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-DFXH292G-D
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