Gap junction alpha-3 protein
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Common Name:Gap junction alpha-3 protein
Other Names, such as IUPAC Name
Connexin-46, Cx46
Biochemical Information
Molecular Structure
Important Issues in Man
Relevant Clinical Literature
UK Guidance
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Wikipedia on Gap junction alpha-3 protein (Less technical, ? quality control)
The GJA3 gene at 13q12.11 codes for the pro-peptide of gap junction alpha-3 protein, a connexin that when formed into a hexadimer connexon is found in lens fiber gap junctions.
Mutation of the gene leads to the syndrome of cataract 14, multiple types (CTRCT14).