Cacna2d2 Gene Summary [Mouse]

Enables voltage-gated calcium channel activity. Involved in regulation of neurotransmitter receptor localization to postsynaptic specialization membrane. Acts upstream of or within several processes, including neuromuscular junction development; positive regulation of organ growth; and rhythmic synaptic transmission. Part of voltage-gated calcium channel complex. Is active in GABA-ergic synapse and presynaptic active zone membrane. Is expressed in several structures, including central nervous system; genitourinary system; heart; lip; and retina. Used to study epilepsy and generalized epilepsy. Orthologous to human CACNA2D2 (calcium voltage-gated channel auxiliary subunit alpha2delta 2). [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Jul 2025]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
Cacna2d2
Official Name
calcium channel, voltage-dependent, alpha 2/delta subunit 2 [Source:MGI Symbol;Acc:MGI:1929813]
Ensembl ID
ENSMUSG00000010066
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 56808 Ensembl: ENSMUSG00000010066
Aliases calcium channel, voltage-dependent, alpha 2/delta subunit 2
Synonyms a2d2, CACNA2D, calcium channel, voltage-dependent, alpha 2/delta subunit 2, calcium channel, voltage-dependent, α 2/δ subunit 2, calcium voltage-gated channel auxiliary subunit alpha2delta 2, CASVDD, du, mKIAA0558, td, torpid
Species
Mouse, Mus musculus
OrthologiesHumanRat

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 mouse Cacna2d2 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
  • Neuronal voltage-dependent calcium channel alpha 2acd
  • von Willebrand factor (vWF) type A domain
  • vWFA
  • von Willebrand factor type A domain
  • Sensor domains of Histidine Kinase receptors
  • VWA N-terminal
  • 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
  • squamous cell cancer
  • cancer
  • hypertension
  • diabetes mellitus
  • schizophrenia
  • dry eye
  • asthma
  • HIV infection
  • bipolar disorder
  • alcoholism
regulated by
  • dopamine
  • Immunoglobulin
  • Ca2+
  • SNCA
  • CACNA1A
  • CALB2
  • bepridil
  • amiodarone
  • gabapentin
  • isradipine
role in cell
  • apoptosis
  • growth
  • quantity
  • development
  • morphology
  • degeneration
  • depolarization

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
  • presynaptic membrane
  • synapse

Gene Ontology Annotations

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the mouse Cacna2d2 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • neuromuscular junction development
  • organ growth
  • regulation of multicellular organism growth
  • rhythmic synaptic transmission
  • muscle cell development
  • calcium ion transmembrane transport
  • positive regulation of organ growth

Cellular Component

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • voltage-gated calcium channel complex
  • plasma membrane

Molecular Function

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

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