CACNG1 Gene Summary [Human]

Voltage-dependent calcium channels are composed of five subunits. The protein encoded by this gene represents one of these subunits, gamma, and is one of two known gamma subunit proteins. This particular gamma subunit is part of skeletal muscle 1,4-dihydropyridine-sensitive calcium channels and is an integral membrane protein that plays a role in excitation-contraction coupling. 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 that function as transmembrane AMPA receptor regulatory proteins (TARPs). [provided by RefSeq, Dec 2010]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
CACNG1
Official Name
calcium voltage-gated channel auxiliary subunit gamma 1 [Source:HGNC Symbol;Acc:HGNC:1405]
Ensembl ID
ENSG00000108878
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 786 Ensembl: ENSG00000108878
Aliases calcium voltage-gated channel auxiliary subunit gamma 1
Synonyms Cacng, CACNLG, calcium channel, voltage-dependent, gamma subunit 1, calcium channel, voltage-dependent, γ subunit 1, calcium voltage-gated channel auxiliary subunit gamma 1, calcium voltage-gated channel auxiliary subunit γ 1, Dihydropyridine receptor γ 1
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 CACNG1 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
  • PMP-22/EMP/MP20/Claudin family
  • protein binding
  • ion channel
  • calcium channel regulator

Top Findings

The most significant associations for this gene, including commonly observed domains, pathway involvement, and functional highlights based on current data.
binds
disease
  • cardiovascular death
  • hypertension
  • essential hypertension
  • myocardial infarction
  • stroke
  • COVID-19
  • atrioventricular nodal reentry tachycardia
  • coronary artery vasospasm
  • paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia
  • atrioventricular reciprocating tachycardia
regulated by
regulates
  • Ca2+
  • L-type calcium channel
role in cell
  • transport in

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
  • cellular membrane
  • sarcolemma
  • transverse tubules

Gene Ontology Annotations

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the human CACNG1 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • sarcoplasmic reticulum calcium ion transport
  • calcium ion transmembrane transport
  • establishment of localization in cell
  • positive regulation of muscle contraction

Cellular Component

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • T-tubule
  • sarcolemma
  • plasma membrane

Molecular Function

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • protein binding
  • calcium channel regulator activity
  • voltage-gated calcium channel activity

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