GJB5 gap junction protein beta 5 [ Homo sapiens (human) ] - Gene - Data resources

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GJB5 gap junction protein beta 5 [ Homo sapiens (human) ]
Source: NCBI Gene (ID 2709)

Symbol: GJB5

Full name: gap junction protein beta 5

Gene type: protein coding

RefSeq status: REVIEWED

Also known as: CX31.1

Summary: This gene encodes a member of the beta-type (group I) connexin family. The encoded protein is a gap junction protein involved in intercellular communication related to epidermal differentiation and environmental sensing. This gene has been linked to non-small cell lung cancer. [provided by RefSeq, Nov 2012]

Expression: Biased expression in skin (RPKM 23.3), esophagus (RPKM 21.2) and 2 other tissues

Orthologs: mouse

Gene size: 3466bp

Exon count: 2