GJA3

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GJA3

A gene on chromosome 13q12.11 that encodes an alpha chain of the gap junction protein family or connexins, which is a component of lens fibre gap junctions.

Molecular pathology
GJA3 mutations are linked to zonular pulverulent cataract type 3.

References in periodicals archive ?

Cx50 ( GJA8 ) and Cx46 ( GJA3 ) are the major components of mammalian lens fiber cells, and mutations of these two genes account for approximately 20% of nonsyndromic familial cataract cases.[sup][7] The typical structure of Cx includes a cytoplasmic N-terminal domain (NT), four transmembrane domains (TM1 to TM4), two extracellular loops (E1 and E2), a CL between TM2 and TM3, and a C-terminal domain (CT).

Targeted Genes Sequencing Identified a Novel 15 bp Deletion on GJA8 in a Chinese Family with Autosomal Dominant Congenital Cataracts

Reuss, "Modulation of Cx46 hemichannels by nitric oxide," American Journal of Physiology--Cell Physiology, vol.

The role of magnesium in the pathogenesis and treatment of glaucoma

In addition, in other cellular systems, functional Cx46 HCs stimulate formation of GJCs [65].

ATP is required and advances cytokine-induced gap junction formation in microglia in vitro