| Gene Symbol |
CHRNB1
|
| Gene Synonyms |
ACHRB
CHRNB
CMS1D
CMS2A
CMS2C
SCCMS |
| Gene Full Name |
cholinergic receptor nicotinic beta 1 subunit |
| Gene Summary |
The muscle acetylcholine receptor is composed of five subunits: two alpha subunits and one beta, one gamma, and one delta subunit. This gene encodes the beta subunit of the acetylcholine receptor. The acetylcholine receptor changes conformation upon acetylcholine binding leading to the opening of an ion-conducting channel across the plasma membrane. Mutations in this gene are associated with slow-channel congenital myasthenic syndrome. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008] |
| Molecular Weight(MW) |
57 kDa |
| Cellular Localization |
Cell junction, Cell membrane, Membrane, Postsynaptic cell membrane, Synapse |
