Gene:
gap junction protein, chi 1, 31.9kDa (connexin 31.9)
Gene ID:
199568
Symbol:
GJC1
Species:
1000
Description:
CX31.9 is a member of the large family of connexins that are required for the formation of gap junctions. Six connexin monomers form a hemichannel, or connexon, on the cell surface. This connexon can interact with a connexon from a neighboring cell, thus forming a channel linking the cytoplasm of the 2 cells.[supplied by OMIM]