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CNGA2 cyclic nucleotide gated channel subunit alpha 2

Gene ID: 1260, updated on 17-Jun-2024
Gene type: protein coding
Also known as: CNCA; CNG2; CNCA1; OCNC1; OCNCa; OCNCALPHA

Summary

The protein encoded by this gene represents the alpha subunit of a cyclic nucleotide-gated olfactory channel. The encoded protein contains a carboxy-terminal leucine zipper that mediates channel formation. [provided by RefSeq, Jan 2010]

Genomic context

Location:
Xq28
Sequence:
Chromosome: X; NC_000023.11 (151734746..151745564)
Total number of exons:
7

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