calcium channel, voltage-dependent, L type, alpha 1D subunit, a
Synonyms
cacna1d
cav1.3a
Biotype
protein coding gene
Automated Description
Predicted to enable high voltage-gated calcium channel activity. Acts upstream of or within detection of mechanical stimulus involved in sensory perception of sound; neuromuscular process controlling balance; and synapse organization. Located in basal plasma membrane and ribbon synapse. Is expressed in central nervous system; heart; and neuromast. Used to study schizophrenia. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in type 2 diabetes mellitus. Orthologous to human CACNA1D (calcium voltage-gated channel subunit alpha1 D).