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ASIC4 acid sensing ion channel subunit family member 4

Gene ID: 55515, updated on 17-Jun-2024
Gene type: protein coding
Also known as: ACCN4; BNAC4

Summary

This gene belongs to the superfamily of acid-sensing ion channels, which are proton-gated, amiloride-sensitive sodium channels. These channels have been implicated in synaptic transmission, pain perception as well as mechanoperception. This gene is predominantly expressed in the pituitary gland, and was considered a candidate for paroxysmal dystonic choreoathetosis (PDC), a movement disorder, however, no correlation was found between mutations in this gene and PDC. [provided by RefSeq, Feb 2012]

Genomic context

Location:
2q35
Sequence:
Chromosome: 2; NC_000002.12 (219507093..219538772)
Total number of exons:
14

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