Full name: pannexin 2

Gene type: protein coding

RefSeq status: REVIEWED

Also known as: PX2; hPANX2

Summary: The protein encoded by this gene belongs to the innexin family. Innexin family members are the structural components of gap junctions. This protein and pannexin 1 are abundantly expressed in central nervous system (CNS) and are coexpressed in various neuronal populations. Studies in Xenopus oocytes suggest that this protein alone and in combination with pannexin 1 may form cell type-specific gap junctions with distinct properties. Multiple transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, May 2009]

Expression: Broad expression in brain (RPKM 3.4), kidney (RPKM 1.1) and 16 other tissues

Gene size: 9565bp

Exon count: 4