GJA9 Gene Summary [Human]
Connexins, such as GJA9, are involved in the formation of gap junctions, intercellular conduits that directly connect the cytoplasms of contacting cells. Each gap junction channel is formed by docking of 2 hemichannels, each of which contains 6 connexin subunits (Sohl et al., 2003 [PubMed 12881038]).[supplied by OMIM, Mar 2008]
Details
| Type | Protein Coding |
| Official Symbol | GJA9 |
| Official Name | gap junction protein alpha 9 [Source:HGNC Symbol;Acc:HGNC:19155] |
| Ensembl ID | ENSG00000131233 |
| Bio databases IDs | |
| Aliases | gap junction protein alpha 9, connexin 59 |
| Synonyms | CX58, CX59, gap junction protein alpha 9, gap junction protein α 9, GJA10 |
| Species | Human, Homo sapiens |
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 GJA9 often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
- Connexin homologues
- Gap junction channel protein cysteine-rich domain
- transporter
- Connexin
Pathways
Biological processes and signaling networks where the GJA9 gene in human plays a role, providing insight into its function and relevance in health or disease.
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
Gene Ontology Annotations
Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the human GJA9 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.
Biological Process
Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
- transmembrane transport
- cell-cell signaling
Cellular Component
Where in the cell the gene product is active
- connexon complex
Molecular Function
What the gene product does at the molecular level
- gap junction channel activity