Protein Name G protein subunit alpha z
Organism Homo sapiens
Gene ID 2781
Gene Symbol

GNAZ

UniProt P19086 (GNAZ_HUMAN), Q8IY73 (Q8IY73_HUMAN)
Relationships Total Number of functionally related compound(s) : 29
Total Number of Articles : 20
Description

G protein subunit alpha z

Gene Summary

The protein encoded by this gene is a member of a G protein subfamily that mediates signal transduction in pertussis toxin-insensitive systms. This encoded protein may play a role in maintaining the ionic balance of perilymphatic and endolymphatic cochlear fluids. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

synonyms
  • guanine nucleotide-binding protein G(z) subunit alpha
  • g(x) alpha chain
  • guanine nucleotide binding protein (G protein), alpha z polypeptide
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Properties