Primary Identifier | MGI:95615 | Organism | mouse, laboratory |
Chromosome | X | NCBI Gene Number | 14396 |
Mgi Type | protein coding gene |
description | FUNCTION: Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 8.0.0) Enables transmitter-gated monoatomic ion channel activity involved in regulation of postsynaptic membrane potential. Predicted to be involved in several processes, including GABAergic synaptic transmission; chloride transmembrane transport; and inhibitory synapse assembly. Is active in GABA-ergic synapse and postsynaptic specialization membrane. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; brain; eye; genitourinary system; and immune system. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in bipolar disorder and multiple sclerosis. Orthologous to human GABRA3 (gamma-aminobutyric acid type A receptor subunit alpha3). PHENOTYPE: Hemizygous males exhibit hyperactivity and an increased startle response with impaired prepulse inhibition. [provided by MGI curators] |