Full name: gamma-aminobutyric acid type A receptor subunit alpha5

Gene type: protein coding

RefSeq status: REVIEWED

Also known as: DEE79; EIEE79

Summary: GABA is the major inhibitory neurotransmitter in the mammalian brain where it acts at GABA-A receptors, which are ligand-gated chloride channels. Chloride conductance of these channels can be modulated by agents such as benzodiazepines that bind to the GABA-A receptor. At least 16 distinct subunits of GABA-A receptors have been identified. Transcript variants utilizing three different alternative non-coding first exons have been described. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

Expression: Restricted expression toward brain (RPKM 10.5)

Gene size: 82490bp

Exon count: 12