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HVCN1 hydrogen voltage gated channel 1

Gene ID: 84329, updated on 2-Nov-2024
Gene type: protein coding
Also known as: HV1; VSOP

Summary

This gene encodes a voltage-gated protein channel protein expressed more highly in certain cells of the immune system. Phagocytic cells produce superoxide anions which require this channel protein, and in B cells this same process facilitates antibody production. This same channel protein, however, can also regulate functions in other cells including spermatozoa. Multiple transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Jan 2012]

Genomic context

Location:
12q24.11
Sequence:
Chromosome: 12; NC_000012.12 (110648686..110704952, complement)
Total number of exons:
15

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