GABRG2 Gene Summary [Human]

This gene encodes a gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) receptor. GABA is the major inhibitory neurotransmitter in the mammlian brain, where it acts at GABA-A receptors, which are ligand-gated chloride channels. GABA-A receptors are pentameric, consisting of proteins from several subunit classes: alpha, beta, gamma, delta and rho. Mutations in this gene have been associated with epilepsy and febrile seizures. Multiple transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been identified for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
GABRG2
Official Name
gamma-aminobutyric acid type A receptor subunit gamma2 [Source:HGNC Symbol;Acc:HGNC:4087]
Ensembl ID
ENSG00000113327
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 2566 Ensembl: ENSG00000113327
Aliases gamma-aminobutyric acid type A receptor subunit gamma2, GABA(A) receptor, gamma 2
Synonyms CAE2, DEE74, ECA2, EIEE74, FEB8, GABAA-R, GABA A receptor G2, Gaba A receptor γ-2, GABAAR gamma 2, GABAAR γ 2, gamma2, gamma-aminobutyric acid type A receptor subunit gamma 2, gamma-aminobutyric acid type A receptor, subunit gamma 2, GEFSP3, γ-aminobutyric acid type A receptor subunit gamma2, γ-aminobutyric acid type A receptor subunit γ 2, γ-aminobutyric acid type A receptor, subunit γ 2
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 GABRG2 often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
  • GABA-A receptor
  • extracellular domain
  • intracellular loop
  • inhibitory extracellular ligand-gated ion channel
  • transmembrane helix kinks
  • transmembrane domain of Cys-loop neurotransmitter-gated ion channels
  • channel/pore class transporter
  • extracellular ligand-gated ion channel
  • Cation transporter family protein
  • protein binding
  • benzodiazepine receptor
  • ion channel
  • GABA receptor
  • anion channel
  • LGIC_ECD
  • neurotransmitter receptor
  • Neurotransmitter-gated ion-channel transmembrane region
  • Neurotransmitter-gated ion-channel ligand binding domain
  • chloride channel
  • transmembrane domain
  • ligand-gated ion channel
  • intracellular domain
  • loop domain

Pathways

Biological processes and signaling networks where the GABRG2 gene in human plays a role, providing insight into its function and relevance in health or disease.

Top Findings

The most significant associations for this gene, including commonly observed domains, pathway involvement, and functional highlights based on current data.
binds
disease
  • motor dysfunction
  • rheumatoid arthritis
  • fatigue
  • lung cancer
  • multidrug-resistant tuberculosis
  • tuberculosis
  • extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis
  • diabetes mellitus
  • cancer
  • septic shock
regulated by
  • zolpidem
  • memantine
  • Pcdhgc5
  • CaMKII
  • PRKCE
  • bisphenol A
  • alprazolam
  • chlordiazepoxide
  • GPHN
  • midazolam
regulates
role in cell
  • quantity
  • assembly
  • number
  • loss
  • inhibition
  • hyperpolarization
  • response by
  • excitability
  • rebound potentiation in
  • rebound potentiation

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
  • membrane fraction
  • glutaminergic synapse
  • Cytoplasm
  • cell surface
  • intracellular space
  • perisynaptic region
  • cellular membrane
  • postsynaptic membrane
  • synaptic membrane
  • dendritic spines
  • synaptosomes
  • synapse
  • axons
  • dendrites
  • axon terminals
  • presynaptic terminals
  • inhibitory synapse

Gene Ontology Annotations

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the human GABRG2 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • regulation of postsynaptic membrane potential
  • cellular response to histamine
  • post-embryonic development
  • synaptic transmission, GABAergic
  • adult behavior
  • gamma-aminobutyric acid signaling pathway

Cellular Component

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • chloride channel complex
  • dendrite membrane
  • cytoplasmic vesicle membrane
  • synapse
  • neuron projection
  • axon
  • plasma membrane

Molecular Function

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • protein binding
  • GABA-A receptor activity
  • neurotransmitter receptor activity
  • chloride channel activity
  • benzodiazepine receptor activity
  • GABA-gated chloride ion channel activity

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