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Gap Junction alpha-5 Protein MeSH Descriptor Data 2024


MeSH Heading
Gap Junction alpha-5 Protein
Tree Number(s)
D12.776.543.585.250.400
Unique ID
D000097003
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D000097003
Scope Note
A GAP JUNCTION alpha subunit containing four transmembrane domains expressed in the atrial myocardium and ventricular HEART CONDUCTION SYSTEM including PURKINJE FIBERS. Mutations in the human gene GJA5 are associated with cardiac conduction abnormalities such as a familial ATRIAL FIBRILLATION.
Entry Term(s)
Connexin 40
Connexin 40 Protein
GJA5 Protein
Gap Junction A5
Gap Junction alpha5 Protein
Public MeSH Note
2024; see CONNEXINS 2010-2023
History Note
2024(2010)
Date Established
2024/01/01
Date of Entry
2023/07/26
Revision Date
2023/05/31
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