Primary Identifier | MGI:99557 | Organism | mouse, laboratory |
Chromosome | 4 | NCBI Gene Number | 18578 |
Mgi Type | protein coding gene |
description | FUNCTION: Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.1.0) Enables several functions, including calcium channel regulator activity; gamma-tubulin binding activity; and transmembrane transporter binding activity. Involved in several processes, including cellular response to epinephrine stimulus; negative regulation of adenylate cyclase-activating adrenergic receptor signaling pathway; and regulation of muscle system process. Acts upstream of or within several processes, including cellular response to lipopolysaccharide; neutrophil chemotaxis; and neutrophil homeostasis. Located in several cellular components, including Z disc; postsynaptic density; and synaptic vesicle. Part of gamma-tubulin complex and voltage-gated calcium channel complex. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; ear; genitourinary system; nervous system; and respiratory system. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in alcohol dependence. Orthologous to human PDE4B (phosphodiesterase 4B). PHENOTYPE: Mice homozygous for disruptions in this gene produce significantly less TNF-alpha in response to lipopolysaccharide stimulation. One mutation resulted in brain and spinal cord vacuoles. [provided by MGI curators] |