CACNG5 Gene Summary [Human]

The protein encoded by this gene is a type II transmembrane AMPA receptor regulatory protein (TARP). TARPs regulate both trafficking and channel gating of the AMPA receptors. This gene is part of a functionally diverse eight-member protein subfamily of the PMP-22/EMP/MP20 family and is located in a cluster with two family members, a type I TARP and a calcium channel gamma subunit. This gene is a susceptibility locus for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. [provided by RefSeq, Dec 2010]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
CACNG5
Official Name
calcium voltage-gated channel auxiliary subunit gamma 5 [Source:HGNC Symbol;Acc:HGNC:1409]
Ensembl ID
ENSG00000075429
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 27091 Ensembl: ENSG00000075429
Aliases calcium voltage-gated channel auxiliary subunit gamma 5
Synonyms calcium channel, voltage-dependent, gamma subunit 5, calcium channel, voltage-dependent, γ subunit 5, calcium voltage-gated channel auxiliary subunit gamma 5, calcium voltage-gated channel auxiliary subunit γ 5, Calcng5, TARP gamma 5, TARP γ 5
Species
Human, Homo sapiens
OrthologiesMouseRat

Protein Domains

A protein domain is a distinct structural or functional region within a protein that can evolve, function, and exist independently of the rest of the protein chain. These domains in human CACNG5 often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
  • voltage-gated calcium channel
  • ion transporter
  • PMP-22/EMP/MP20/Claudin family
  • protein binding
  • ion channel

Top Findings

The most significant associations for this gene, including commonly observed domains, pathway involvement, and functional highlights based on current data.
disease
  • insomnia
regulated by
  • tretinoin
  • thioacetamide
  • phenacetin
  • hexachlorobenzene
  • indomethacin
  • cyclosporin A
  • lomustine
  • phenylbutazone
  • ethionine
  • vancomycin

Subcellular Expression

Locations within the cell where the protein is known or predicted to be active, providing insight into its function and cellular context.
  • Plasma Membrane
  • microsomal fraction
  • glutaminergic synapse
  • cellular membrane
  • postsynaptic membrane
  • postsynaptic density
  • synaptosomal fractions

Gene Ontology Annotations

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the human CACNG5 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • calcium ion transmembrane transport
  • regulation of alpha-amino-3-hydroxy-5-methyl-4-isoxazole propionate selective glutamate receptor activity
  • positive regulation of synaptic transmission, glutamatergic
  • transmission of nerve impulse

Cellular Component

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • alpha-amino-3-hydroxy-5-methyl-4-isoxazolepropionic acid selective glutamate receptor complex
  • postsynaptic density

Molecular Function

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • ion transmembrane transporter activity
  • voltage-gated calcium channel activity
  • channel regulator activity

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