Full name: cholinergic receptor nicotinic beta 2 subunit

Gene type: protein coding

RefSeq status: REVIEWED

Also known as: EFNL3; nAChRB2

Summary: Neuronal acetylcholine receptors are homo- or heteropentameric complexes composed of homologous alpha and beta subunits. They belong to a superfamily of ligand-gated ion channels which allow the flow of sodium and potassium across the plasma membrane in response to ligands such as acetylcholine and nicotine. This gene encodes one of several beta subunits. Mutations in this gene are associated with autosomal dominant nocturnal frontal lobe epilepsy. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

Expression: Biased expression in brain (RPKM 9.5), adrenal (RPKM 0.7) and 1 other tissue

Gene size: 12236bp

Exon count: 7