GABRG1

The protein encoded by this gene belongs to the ligand-gated ionic channel family. It is an integral membrane protein and plays an important role in inhibiting neurotransmission by binding to the benzodiazepine receptor and opening an integral chloride channel. This gene is clustered with three other family members on chromosome 4.

Full Name

gamma-aminobutyric acid type A receptor subunit gamma1

Function

GABA, the major inhibitory neurotransmitter in the vertebrate brain, mediates neuronal inhibition by binding to the GABA/benzodiazepine receptor and opening an integral chloride channel.

Biological Process

Chemical synaptic transmission Source: GO_Central
Chloride transmembrane transport Source: GO_Central
Gamma-aminobutyric acid signaling pathway Source: GO_Central
Ion transmembrane transport Source: GO_Central
Nervous system process Source: GO_Central
Regulation of membrane potential Source: GO_Central
Regulation of postsynaptic membrane potential Source: GO_Central
Signal transduction Source: GO_Central
Synaptic transmission, GABAergic Source: GO_Central

Cellular Location

Postsynaptic cell membrane; Cell membrane

PTM

May be palmitoylated.