Kcnab2 Gene Summary [Mouse]

Predicted to enable aldo-keto reductase (NADPH) activity; potassium channel regulator activity; and transmembrane transporter binding activity. Involved in neuromuscular process. Acts upstream of or within hematopoietic progenitor cell differentiation. Located in axon terminus; juxtaparanode region of axon; and postsynaptic density. Is active in axon initial segment. Is expressed in several structures, including central nervous system; genitourinary system; hemolymphoid system; intestine; and sensory organ. Used to study chromosome 1p36 deletion syndrome. Orthologous to human KCNAB2 (potassium voltage-gated channel subfamily A regulatory beta subunit 2). [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Apr 2025]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
Kcnab2
Official Name
potassium voltage-gated channel, shaker-related subfamily, beta member 2 [Source:MGI Symbol;Acc:MGI:109239]
Ensembl ID
ENSMUSG00000028931
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 16498 Ensembl: ENSMUSG00000028931
Aliases potassium voltage-gated channel, shaker-related subfamily, beta member 2
Synonyms AKR6A5, F5, HKvbeta2, HKvbeta2.1, HKvbeta2.2, I2rf5, K channel β 2, KCNA2B, Kcnb3, KV-BETA-2, KV-β-2, Kv β 2.1, potassium voltage-gated channel, shaker-related subfamily, beta member 2, potassium voltage-gated channel, shaker-related subfamily, β member 2, potassium voltage-gated channel subfamily A regulatory beta subunit 2, potassium voltage-gated channel subfamily A regulatory β subunit 2
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 Kcnab2 often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
  • Aldo-keto reductase (AKR) superfamily
  • binding protein
  • aldo-keto reductase
  • Aldo/keto reductase family
  • potassium channel regulator
  • ion channel binding
  • protein binding
  • voltage-dependent potassium channel beta subunit, animal
  • 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
  • diabetes mellitus
  • seizures
  • Huntington disease
  • COVID-19
  • tremor
  • cleft lip
regulated by
regulates
role in cell
  • differentiation
  • conduction
  • afterhyperpolarization

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
  • glutaminergic synapse
  • axon component
  • Cytoplasm
  • cellular membrane
  • Endoplasmic Reticulum
  • microtubules
  • tertiary granule membrane
  • specific granule membrane
  • cytosol
  • cytoplasmic face of plasma membrane
  • synaptic membrane
  • neurites
  • axons
  • postsynaptic density
  • axon terminals

Gene Ontology Annotations

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the mouse Kcnab2 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • potassium ion transmembrane transport
  • regulation of protein localization at cell surface
  • NADPH oxidation

Cellular Component

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • voltage-gated potassium channel complex
  • membrane
  • cytosol
  • juxtaparanode region of axon
  • synapse
  • plasma membrane
  • tertiary granule membrane
  • microtubule
  • specific granule membrane
  • internal side of plasma membrane

Molecular Function

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • voltage-gated potassium channel activity
  • protein binding
  • aldo-keto reductase (NADP) activity
  • ion channel binding
  • potassium channel regulator activity

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